10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Pair of Empire-style Gilt-bronze Two-light Sconces

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$5,843$4,750
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Empire-style Gilt-bronze Two-light Sconces, France, 19th century, each has modeled eagle armature with tasseled chain suspended from beak holding aloft two lights with fluted drip cups, all mounted on a backplate with patinated hexagonal plaque and ormolu dog's head, surrounded by beaded festoons, and terminating at base with acanthus foliate scroll and grapevine, ht. 14 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

One portion of beaded tassel extending from base of backplate is detached and needs securing.


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