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Rare pair of sconces “aux Chinois”, Paris, France, circa 1880

Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Rare pair of late 19th century sconces, each consisting of a carved wood and papier-mâché panel lacquered with gold highlights, adorned with a Chinese character with glass sulfide eyes (like the dolls).
Two light arms. Later electrification.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved wood, lacquered papier mâché, gold, glass sulfide
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	807372

Dimensions

W.	17.32 in;	H.	19.69 in;	D.	9.84 in;
W.	44 cm;	H.	50 cm;	D.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.