Lot 29

Very Fine Pair of Enameled Glass Moderator Lamps

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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, circa 1865-1875, bulbous form, coral ground with painted black and gold fretwork and anthemion decoration, gilt metal mounts, glass chimneys and opaque spherical blown glass shades, wired for electricity, 26-1/2 in. (overall); Provenance: purchased from Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, January 19, 1996 for $8,000 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

working at time of inspection, scattered surface scratches, surface dirt layer, minor areas of dirt/residue accretion (especially to sockets and chimneys), metal mounts at neck loose, one spherical shade with loose collars, chimneys with wear to bases and minor anomalies (lips with uneven/warped area)
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