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Chandelier Fragments

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Artwork Details

Chandelier Fragments
1890-1891
Louis Comfort Tiffany
glass and metal
4 3/4 in. x 2 in. ( 12.07 cm x 5.08 cm )
Museum purchase
2011/2.2.17

Description

Subject Matter:


The ornament is a fragment of a chandelier meant to resemble Queen Anne's Lace. It was originally made to hang in the Music Room of Havemeyer House in New York City.

Physical Description:

A clouded glass orb in a brass-colored metallic cap comprised of looped petal-like shapes connected to a thin metal stem, which in turn is attached to a thin brass ring about the same size as the glass orb.

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