12 Light Chandelier #2073 by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Italy
c. 1930
Extraordinary example of an early and large Martinuzzi form. Comprised of hand-blown glass and a metal structure. Each of the 11 arms ends with one hanging glass shade surrounding a single Edison-sized socket. One center shade/ socket as well.
h. 49" diam. 45"
$56,000.
Published: Venini Catalogue Raisonné. Pg. 24, ex. 80, for a similar example.
Certificate of authenticity issued by Venini.
Ref: 62 NM 01