07-12-201307-13-2013
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2663BBoston
July 12, 2013 04:00 PMCalender
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Two Pairs of Metal Torchieres

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$123$100
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2663BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2013 4:00PM

Description:

Two Pairs of Metal Torchieres, each electrified, with a metal cylinder enclosing socket above the sconce, an iron pair with a narrow stem terminating in three splayed legs, ht. to sconce 25; and a brass pair with a circular sconce on a spiral-turned stem raised on a three-sided bases, decorated with a central Eye of Providence flanked by winged putti heads, ht. to sconce 24 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Iron with rusted finish and areas of damage to joints, bronze with verdigris throughout. Not guarenteed to be in working order.


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Keywords

metal cylinder enclosing socket