Louis XV style bronze dore eight-light "Mazarin" chandelier, 20th c., fluted central standard with figural busts of a youth, issuing scrolled arms, terminating at fluted bobeche, and faux candlestick, arms spaced by foliated female busts, equipped with U.S. wiring, approx 32.5"h, 31.5"diam **Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship**

03.18.26: As described the fixture is equipped with US wiring, I note that the chandelier is structurally secure throughout, the central mounting plate that the arms are secured to has an area of denting (only visible from an aerial view) causing one of the arms mounted at this spot to appear slightly raised/ higher than the other arms, the bronze retains a warm tone of the gilding, with some typical light patination and spotting, as well as sparse, minute pitting Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**