Description:
Two Art Nouveau Wall Lamps
Mosaic glass, bronze
New York
Rectangular backplate with beaded edge, heavily beaded organic arms in verdigris patina with domed shades in a geometric grid of mottled art glass unsigned, shade dia. 16, backplate ht. 10, wd. 5 1/2 in.
Note: The arms on these sconces reflect similar metal beadwork by Tiffany Studios who were known for their organic beadwork designs in metal and their domed mosaic glass grid shades. These sconces could hang pendant or be used as uplights.
Estimate $25,000-35,000
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