British & Continental Auction | May 8, 2024
Wed, May 8, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 81
Pair of French Glass and Gilt Metal Bird 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 |
late 19th/early 20th century, each with central support featuring a glass bird atop an urn, issuing two scrolled arms with glass and metal leaf decoration surmounted by glass candle cups, wired for electricity, 16-1/2 x 11 x 6 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina
Condition
wires cut, rubbing and discoloration to metal elements, surface dirt and accretion, loss to wax surrounds on sockets; one lacking a glass leaf
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Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina
