Sold for $12,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Set of Four Louis XV Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces

18th Century

Height 29 3/4 x width 20 x depth 12 3/4 inches.

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Condition Report

Overall good and sturdy condition. Visible wear to gilt bronze surface, but adds to patina. Displays some scuff marks and minor casting cracks, which hold no bearing on the structural integrity of the piece. Moderate accumulation of dust and grime within the crevices. Oxidation within drip pan. Wired for electricity, but not tested. Date to 18th century with later additions for electric wiring. Gilt has been refinished, though not recently.

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