A Set of Six Giltwood Shell-Form Two-Light Sconces
A Set of Six Giltwood Shell-Form Two-Light Sconces
20th Century
Height 14 x width 14 1/2 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Each having a modern mounting mechanism to the reverse and have apparently been later electrified, with wiring hot-glued in place to the reverse. Multiple bearing mostly obscured labels suggesting a maker or restorer, though unclear. Each with varying degrees of gold paint retouch throughout. Red base visible through the gilt which has rubbed away in areas. Few instances of chips or small loss to the wood, exposing the gesso and basewood. Additional images available upon request.
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A Set of Six Giltwood Shell-Form Two-Light Sconces
20th Century
Height 14 x width 14 1/2 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Each having a modern mounting mechanism to the reverse and have apparently been later electrified, with wiring hot-glued in place to the reverse. Multiple bearing mostly obscured labels suggesting a maker or restorer, though unclear. Each with varying degrees of gold paint retouch throughout. Red base visible through the gilt which has rubbed away in areas. Few instances of chips or small loss to the wood, exposing the gesso and basewood. Additional images available upon request.