Description:

  • Title: Huge Historic Vinoy Hotel Lobby Murano Art Glass Chandelier Aprx 6 Ft Plus
  • Description: Huge Historic Vinoy Hotel Lobby Murano Art Glass Chandelier Aprx 6 Ft Plus. One of 11 lots of hand-blown Italian art glass lighting fixtures from the Vinoy Renaissance Resort pre-War grand lobby, the prominent downtown St. Petersburg hotel designated by the National Trust For Historic Preservation as one of the Historic Hotels of America. This lot is a single chandelier with twelve electric bulb lights each light projecting from a central decorative column surmounted by organic festoons and additional blown glass ornamentation. Because the Vinoy staff removed the fixture from the ceiling and wrapped its parts the overall measurements were not taken so it is important to understand the an estimate of approximately 4 feet high by approximately 6 feet in diameter however since as each arm is 30 inches high which at a combined five foot together with the center structure tends to confirm the overall approximate six foot diameter. The Vinoy has been a long-time supporter of Tampa Bay projects and is currently undergoing a spectacular renovation the lobby design that included these lighting fixtures were in place until 2022 as part of a tribute to international glass artist Dale Chihuly who has a studio museum in downtown St. Petersburg. This chandelier illuminated the Chihuly sculpture installation in the center of the Vinoy lobby. The manufacturer of these chandeliers has not yet been identified and the installation date we surmise as the turn of the 20th-21st century. Please see additional sconce lots and two more magnificent single chandelier lots elsewhere in this auction. These will not be available for pickup until AFTER December the 8th. Please read the entire auction!
  • Here are the specifications: As outlined in the condition report the primary image of this lot is a sample image of one of the three identical chandeliers in this sale. Additional important note This lot as well as the other two chandelier lots are packaged and in storage at The Vinoy Hotel to be picked up by special appointment via our staff. Also see important condition notes below.
  • Circa: 4th quarter 20th century
  • Style: Mid-Century Modern Tradition from the Post-Modern era
  • Number of pieces: 1 chandelier
  • Condition:
    Important condition notes
    The chandelier was removed from the lobby and carefully individually wrapped by Vinoy staff and put into storage, our staff will be picking up the wrapped component pieces immediately after the auction at the Vinoy secure storage closed to the public during construction and transporting them to our office for buyer pickup beginning Thursday December 8th. Overall condition is excellent as discovered untouched architectural de-installed. Note that the first image in our listing is an in situ photograph of one of the chandeliers taken at the Vinoy. Based on our examination of the sconces of related construction elsewhere in this sale the buyer should expect epoxy residue on the metal seats of the set in arms and organic drapes and the expected wall paint spatter and overspray to the components. Hanging and mounting hardware above the glass may or may not be included with this lot. Since these are hardwire lamps the wiring has not been tested for working order and should be installed by a licensed electrician. It was not feasible to photograph the component parts of each chandelier and no individual lot condition reports are available. (MORE IMPORTANT INFO) Because you are viewing a sample lot and because the items were packed and placed into storage at The Vinoy before our staff had the ability to document individual lot condition. The customer or their representative has the right to unwrap each component part during their pickup by appointment only and verify their satisfaction the condition of their paid lot by personally unwrapping item component pieces. There is no lot preview access or inspection access prior to payment. Note that the complete unwrapping of a smaller sconce and its multiple pieces took the better part of an hour please allow sufficient time if you or your representative desires to examine every component part of this wrapped lot. Once the items are picked up or collected by a shipper they are sold as is without return privilege.
  • Hallmarks: No known makers marks
  • Measurements: Approximately 4 feet high by 6 feet wide Because the Vinoy staff removed the fixture from the ceiling and wrapped its parts the overall measurements were not taken so it is important to understand the an estimate of 4foot high x 6 foot wide is only an approximation however as each arm is 30 inches high which at a combined five foot together with the center structure tends to confirm the overall approximate six foot diameter.
  • Weight: Approximately 50 LBS
  • Shipping: This lot as well as the other two chandelier lots are wrapped and will be available at our office location to be picked up by special appointment via our staff. The customer has the right to verify their satisfaction of their paid lot by personally unwrapping item component pieces and verifying satisfactory condition at the time of pickup. There is no lot preview access or inspection access prior to payment. Note that the complete unwrapping of a chandelier and its multiple pieces took the better part of an hour, please allow sufficient time if you or your representative desires to examine every component part of this wrapped lot. Once the items are picked up or collected by a shipper they are sold as is without return privilege. CLICK HERE FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE This item is local pick up only. Shipping cost is not included. Item must be picked up at our location by the buyer or buyer's authorized agent. All arrangements for shipping, including preparation, packaging and loading are the responsibility of the buyer. This item may be shipped via UPS by our local UPS Store that picks up at our freight door. They charge for packing and shipping and will bill you separately. CLICK HERE FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE
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  • Described By: Rachel CNX 1345 5997
    • Medium:
    • Glass

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    December 3, 2022 12:00 PM EST
    Saint Petersburg , FL, US

    Hess Fine Art

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