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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 73

Two Pairs British Painted and Gilt Wood Sconces

Estimate: $600 - $900

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 century, matched set of four, each torch form support surmounted by eagle issuing two arms with candle cups, wired for electricity, 27-1/2 x 10 x 7-3/4 in.

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Cheever Porter; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered chips, losses, and scattered repairs, losses to paint and gilding, light bulbs at candles are bent, two lacking bulbs, wiring clipped, one with notable loss to drop finial

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Gift of Mrs. Cheever Porter; Property from the Brooklyn Museum