Hi Michael,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

I'm not convinced about the Art Nouveau/Secessionist / Jugendstil attribution as this looks more like Aesthetic Movement with Moorish influences but if you bought this from a dealer who is specialized in early 20th Century European lighting they might be correct, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt, particularly since I can't see it in person (though your photos are great).

Regardless and having said all of that, this is a phenomenal chandelier. Arguably the best I've seen on the market in quite some time. In a well-publicized auction with specialists who are knowledgeable in early 20th Century American and European lighting, I could see this do very well with an estimate of $8,000-12,000, possibly exceeding that if the right marketing strategy is employed.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An Aesthetic Movement, Jugendstil or Secessionist copper and glass chandelier
late 19th/early 20th Century
With rectangular pan-form ceiling mount suspending a repousse copper box suspending tapering lights at each corner, the central drop box with flared pyramidal chandelier with arched and scrolled corners, with drop prisms at each corner and along the edge.
38 inches overall height
CONDITION: This chandelier appears to be in good condition; value assumes the prisms are original and complete.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a gallery/from a dealer
$8,000-12,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia