Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design

Sat, May 25, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 480

Massive Peter Rockel Chandelier

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Large chandelier with twelve light sockets designed by Peter Rockel from the Palace Of The Republic in Berlin. The Palace of the Republic (Palast der Republik) was the seat of the German Democratic Republic parliament, and also a cultural center. The public jokingly referred to the center as "Erich's Lamp Shop" (because of its fabulous lighting fixtures) after President Erich Honecker.
Designer & Manufacturer: Peter Rockel
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Germany; chromed metal, glass
Dimensions(H,W,D): 20"h, 62"w, 37"d

Condition

very good, patina to metal