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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 809

Pair Muller Fréres Luminaire Wall Sconces

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
French, 1930s, pair nickel plated fluted sconces fitted with molded and frosted glass shades featuring birds perched on geometric shaped perches, shades signed on edge "Muller Fréres Luneville", 11 x 13-1/4 in. - Provenance: Carlton Dailey, Charleston, South Carolina (lot accompanied by sales listing indicating a price of $5,500); Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Condition

one shade with losses along edge near signature, mostly not visible when mounted in sconce; one sconce with multiple small chips and abrasions to edges, and two small chips on front molded edges, scratches to sconces mainly where glass fits
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