Monumental Heavy Cast Brass “Lion’s Head” E.F. Caldwell




Early 20th Century-Modernism

Price: 

$125,000
Specifications
Designer/Artist
Designer VerificationAttributed
Country of origin
United States
Material and techniquesBrass, Slump Glass
Condition
Excellent
Reference
MPD-006760
Measures (Inches)
- Height: 43 - Diameter: 32
Description

Circa 1907. This is an exceptional bronze lantern attributed to E. F. Caldwell.
Found in New York City, this Renaissance Revival chandelier featuring a large roaring lion-face motif – with an original finish as good as it gets. Retaining all of its original slumped glass panels and slumped bottom cover. This light has been cleaned of grime and restored to its original heavy gold plate finish. This is truly a rare and wonderful piece of the grand era of American architecture. SKU: CH1032 Measurements: 43″H x 32″Dia. (with an extra 134″ of chain)