Sale 1305
| Chicago
| Chicago
A Pair of French Gilt Bronze Two-Branch Wall Lights
Estimate$2,000 – $3,000
A Pair of French Gilt Bronze Two-Branch Wall Lights
Height 15 x width 11 x depth 5 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, 13 October 1973, Lot 25
Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to hang condition. The bronze is well cast and the gilding is bright and attractive. Originally sold at Sotheby's as 18th century, not 19th. Scattered rubbing to the gilt particularly to the figure's backs with some rubbing and loss to the gilt decoration of each figure's neck, shoulder, and face. The candle arms are sturdy and there are no missing components. Each sits flush and could be easily mounted to a wall. The wall lights are not electrified. Additional images are available upon request.
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