Chandelier in chased gilt bronze and sheet metal with green patina, the swan-shaped bowl with six arms held by three chains, the lamp base decorated with palmettes and centered with a flower bud. Empire style, 20th century. H. 74 cm. Diameter: 72 cm. Four gilt bronze and patinated two-light sconces decorated with palmettes, three of which are identical. 32 x 25 x 13 cm.

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