Maria Theresa style 12 candle chandelier from Murano. My late husband bought it around 1975, but never had it assembled or wired. We recently opened the box, so we have all the pieces, and assembled it. We are reluctant to wire it ourselves. It is 24 inches in diameter and approximately 28 inches high. It weighs about 35-40 pounds. It is clear glass, one sided, bevel drops and smokey glass tear drops.
Direct from Murano glass factory.
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The market for Murano chandeliers is soft right now; here are a few recent sales of other 12-light Murano chandeliers so you can get a sense of where the market is and why I have valued yours as I have (its worth looking at both the selling price as well as the estimate):
($1800 for a pair) https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/90772488_pair-crystal-12-light-murano-glass-chandeliers
(did not sell) https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/91605205_a-20th-century-italian-chandelier-in-murano-glass
($1400) https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/81040842_murano-opalescent-art-glass-12-arm-chandelier
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Murano "Maria Theresa" clear and smoky glass 12-light chandelier
Made in Italy, circa 1975
In two tiers, each candle-cup issuing tear-drop pendants.
28 inches high, 24 inches diameter
CONDITION: never installed or used
PROVENANCE: acquired in Murano in 1975
$1,200-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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