No. TDQ300
Another inspired piece that uses the beauty of abalone shell to decorate its frame, the
Abalone Chandelier was originally unveiled as part of his one-man exhibition at the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The chandelier was then part of the Charles and
Palmer Ducommun Bel Air residence, appointing its drawing room along with other
designs by Duquette. Years later, Duquette acquired the piece from the estate and
hung it prominently in his own home, Dawnridge, where it remains today. Reproduced
in exacting detail, the chandelier is made from steel, heated and bent to create its
intricate frame then painted in green, pink and white. Abalone shells appoint the frame,
with strands forming a crown around each shell to capture and reflect the light. Circa 1952.
diameter 36" h 39"
finish: green paint with pink and white accents, abalone shells
hardwired, twelve 15-watt candelabra bulbs required
ABALO N E C H A N D E L I E R
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Yellow
Angle@Y
Black
Angle@K
Magenta
Angle@M
Cyan
Angle@C
Warm Gray 4
Angle@K
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