Description:
Pair of Two-light Crystal Parrot Wall Sconces, France, 20th century, in the manner of Maison Bagues, each with gilded leafy branches and crystal drops encircling bobeches, total ht. 27 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Age-expected wear overall with subbing to gilding/surfaces. Missing foil backing in parts. Sconces were electrified at some point but wires have been cut along branches extending from candle cups.
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Keywords
FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.