Large Russian cobalt blue and clear glass ten-light chandelier

This magnificent 10-light chandelier is a superb example of Russian Neoclassicism. The chandelier is crafted from clear and cobalt blue cut glass. The central shaped clear glass stem of the chandelier supports the springing of ten S-scrolled light branches, each terminating in a blue glass drip pan and a single candle. The stem of the chandelier is adorned with three elements above—and one below—that issue a host of glass brackets, upon which are draped innumerable cut glass pendants and chains of droplets. The branches of the chandelier are similarly adorned, set with dozens of pendants and draped with long chains of droplets.