2) FRENCH GILT METAL BLACKAMOOR TORCH WALL SCONCES(pair) French Blackamoor gilt and painted metal single-light wall sconces, 20th c., having ruffled base, issuing painted hand grasping torch, ending in frosted glass shade, in need of wiring, approx 12"h, 5.5"w, 4"d; 5lbs total
Pair of Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt and Gilt Painted Metal Six-Light Sconces
Estimate:$2,000-$2,500
Lot of assorted estate decoratives. Includes a small silver overlay vase and loose leaf tea diffuser spoon (both marked ''800'' tip of tea diffuser spoon stamped ''18k'') (3) Wilhelm Schweizer hand painted pewter ornaments a small circular painted tortoise box a tin monkey bank a gilt metal and glass Imhof carriage clock a pair of wrought iron wall sconces (6) cut crystal knife rests (chips) an S.T. Dupont silver plated retractable pen an early photograph a German brass badge a carved wood tobacco pipe and a decorative circular plaque mounted with tusks. Condition: as-is heavy wear to tortoise box mounted loose on tortoise box see images. Tea spoon measures 7.75'' long. Sconces measure 10'' long each. Total weight: 7.7 lbs.
Pair of 20th C. gilt metal wall three-light wall sconces, scroll motif, each with fleur-de-lys crest, expected wear including some loss to gilt finish, scratching and some bending of metal, overall approximately 26 1/2" h. x 26" w.; 20th C. wall hanging, black painted wood plaque with gilt decorated pierced metal overlay depicting eleven different crests within a maze of scroll work, top of plaque with scroll-form crest and bottom with ribbon motif, loss to bottom right hand side, unmarked, expected wear including some surface scratching and loss to gilt finish some finishing nails missing, overall 27" h. x 13 1/2" w.
(lot of 3) Continental wall sconce group, 20th c., comprising (1) Italian gilt metal two-light wall sconce, formed as a single branch, scrolling arms extending outward with leaves and blooming flowers, arms supporting lights within candle cover, resting upon foliate-form bobeche, approx 23.5"h, 13"w, 5"d, (2) contemporary two-light sconces, painted metal frame, supporting two bobeches, approx 21"h, 16"w, 6"d; all in need of wiring, 5.5lbs total
(pair) Italian two-light wood sconces, early 20th c., parcel gilt and polychrome painted wall mounts, having relief carved foliate and rose motif, supporting two patinated metal arms ending in petal bobeche and faux candles, in need of wiring, approx 30"h, 11"w, 7"d; 4.5lbs total
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO POLYCHROME PAINTED AND GILT METAL WALL SCONCES
CIRCA 1925
the scarab wing blue/green painted back plate centred by a flaming sun motif (2)
40cm wide, 79cm high
Provenance: By repute these sconces were originally from the Café de Paris, London
TWO PAIRS OF GILT-METAL AND GLASS TWO-LIGHT SCONCES, IN THE MANNER OF BAGUES The largest 24 x 11 1/2 in.Condition:The largest sconce with a rock-crystal pendant drop. One lacking a bobeche, one lacking a gilt-metal terminal, three lacking pendant drops. Numerous glass and beaded glass elements missing. Wear and rubbing to the gilt-metal throughout. Two have traces of maroon colored paint. They all need work, but worth it. Will need to be rewired for use.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
PAIR OF ITALIAN PARCEL GILT FIVE LIGHT WALL SCONCES First half 20th century, carved wood and metal, with painted and gilt decoration, central rising sconce and four lower branch arms, issuing from a foliate baluster and carved wood urn, faux painted marble base, both inscribed to underside.
PAIR OF TWO LIGHT GILT DROP PRISM SCONCES, ATT. OTTO ZENKE 20th century, carved wood and metal, painted and gilt, featuring two upswept candle arms, the bobeches with hanging drop prism adornment, supported by a carved fluted columnar backplate, both hand labeled to reverse..
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL WHEAT BUSHEL TWO L...A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL WHEAT BUSHEL TWO LIGHT SCONCES, MODERN, the bushels tied with a twisted rope, issuing two "S" form arms, ending with leafy bobêches and candle cups. Height: 16" Width: 14" Depth: 6"
Condition:
Some paint losses, heavy surface dust mostly at tops, at back, and within crevices, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL WHEAT BUSHEL TWO LIGHT SCONCES, MODERN, : A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT METAL WHEAT BUSHEL TWO LIGHT SCONCES, MODERN, the bushels tied with a twisted rope, issuing two "S" form arms, ending with leafy bobêches and candle cups. Height: 16" Width: 14" Depth: 6" Condition Some paint losses, heavy surface dust mostly at tops, at back, and within crevices, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. "
2) LOUIS XV STYLE GILT PAINTED CARVED WALL SCONCES(pair) Louis XV style carved wood and metal two-light wall sconces, 20th c., in a gilt painted finish, having fanned crest, over scrolled foliate frame, issuing two scrolled arms, ending on floral bobeches and faux candles, in need of wiring, approx 20"h, 9.5"w, 6"d, 4.1lbs total **Provenance: a Fine Santa Fe, New Mexico estate**
Ten Gilt Metal/Brass Lamp, Sconces, Table Items: late 19th/20th century, including Louis XVI style gilt bronze and tole bouillotte lamp, three candle arms, tole shade painted with stylized leafy border, 30-3/4 in. ; pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze two arms sconces, flaming urn finial, 15-3/4 x 11-1/4 in. ; three pairs of square base brass candlesticks, tallest 12-1/4 in. ; gilt metal tray, two handles, 21 x 12 in. Provenance: Private Georgia Collection Condition minor wear to tole shade, small gap in threaded rod; sconces with loose mounts, one with break to swag, wear to gilt surfaces; candlesticks with minor wax residue and verdigris; tray with scratches and abrasionsÿ
Pair of contemporary single-light wall sconces 20th century modeled as gilt painted bundle of twigs on metal disk backing, 21 in. L.
Condition: Paint chips, wear
PAIR, CARVED & GILTWOOD NEOCLASSICAL SCONCES Continental, 20th century. Pair of carved, gilt and painted wood and metal two light sconces. Apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 11.5", w. 6.5", d.5"
Three Continental style lighting fixtures: first a painted wooden seven-light chandelier, seven turned arms radiate from baluster form standard painted teal and green with gilt accents, electrified faux wax candle sticks covered by short gold finish conical shades, expected wear including isolated minor paint loss and flaking, currently missing one bulb, approximately 27" h. excluding double metal link chain at top; and pair three-light sconces, brass finish, foliate standard and naturalistic scroll arms, letter "B" and some numerals stamped on each verso, expected wear including isolated tarnish, each measures approximately 15 1/4" h. x 14" w., comes with six beeswax ribbed candles.
Pair of Castilian Porcelain and Gilt Metal Bird Sconces: Pair of Castilian Porcelain and Gilt Metal Bird Sconces, with decorative climbing vines and and painted floral motifs . Height 28 in. Width 14 in. Depth 6 in. Dimension Condition Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
ANTIQUE PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED PALM FORM SCONCES Early 20th century, carved and painted wood with parcel gilt highlights, three light candle form with scrolled metal arms.
A pair of Italian gilt-metal crystal drape sconces, 20th century Toleware gilt metal frame and leaves with various hand-painted porcelain flowers Each: 12" H x 8" W x 7" D Each: 12" H x 8" W x 7" D
(3) CONTINENTAL WALL SCONCE GROUP(lot of 3) Continental wall sconce group, 20th c., comprising (1) Italian gilt metal two-light wall sconce, formed as a single branch, scrolling arms extending outward with leaves and blooming flowers, arms supporting lights within candle cover, resting upon foliate-form bobeche, approx 23.5"h, 13"w, 5"d, (2) contemporary two-light sconces, painted metal frame, supporting two bobeches, approx 21"h, 16"w, 6"d; all in need of wiring, 5.5lbs total
Pair of Extending Arm Wall Candelabra Sconces The black-painted tubular connecting bars and white faux candelabra lamp fixtures mounted with coppered and gilt metal hardware. 20" H X 9.75" D closed, 19.5" D fully extended.
PR. EAGLE WALL SCONCES & CARVED EAGLE1st-2nd item: Pair carved ebonized and gilt wood and metal candle wall sconces, Neoclassical style, with eagle finials and chain and tassel ornament. Red oxide paint beneath gilt. Older "Made in Italy" label en verso. 25 1/2" H x 12" W x 8" D (other: 5" D). Italian, 20th century. 3rd item: Gilt wooden and resin carved eagle figure with spread wings and mounted on base. 10" H x 14-3/4" W x 4-1/4" D overall. American or Continental, 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st-2nd items: Small areas of paint loss, mainly on metal arms. Arms of one sconce slightly bent out of shape and sconce partially cracked at point of attachment. 3rd item: Overall very good condition with minor losses of gilt at back of base and back of wings.
PAIR OF ITALIAN PAINTED AND GILT METAL SCONCES Second half 20th century, wood and metal, powder blue paint with gold leaf highlights, three candle-light form with flower and ribbon decoration, unmarked.
PAIR, BLACK PAINTED & GILT METAL URN FORM SCONCES Continental, 20th century. Pair of black painted brass three-light sconces. Apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 21.5", w. 15", d. 9"
A Pair of Venetian Gilt Metal and Églomisé Two-Light Sconces each mirrored backplate reverse painted with courtiers height 21 1/2 in. width 15 in. depth 4 1/2 in.
(3) FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE TOLE CHANDELIER & SCONCES(lot of 3) French Empire style tole painted and gilt metal lighting set, 19th c., all in need of wiring, including: (1) seven-light chandelier, having fluted supports, over tole body, issuing scrolling foliate arms, above drop finial, approx 32.25"h, 19.25"diam, (2) two-light sconces, flaming torch back plate, issuing two foliated arms, approx 10.5"h, 8 7/8"w, 4.75"d, sconces: 12.75lbs total
Pair of French Gilt Metal and Carved Painted Wood Two Light Sconces, in the form of a drape with curtain ties, height 32 inches. : Pair of French Gilt Metal and Carved Painted Wood Two Light Sconces, in the form of a drape with curtain ties, height 32 inches. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Pair tasseled drapery form wall sconces, painted wood and gilded metal, each in form of gilt-fringed cream-colored curtain tied at center with rope tassel and suspended from large gilt bow, each with two acanthus leaf decorated curved arms accommodating single candlesticks, burgundy accents throughout, comes with four unused beige candlesticks, both sconces fitted for hanging, expected wear including paint peeling and flaking, 32 3/8" h.
PAIR OF CONTINENTAL ROCOCO CARVED DIMINUTIVE MIRRORED SCONCES 18th century, carved wood with gesso and traces of paint and gilt, shaped mirrors with ornate C-scroll, foliate and floral carved decoration, each with single cast metal scrolled foliate candle arm to apron, unmarked.
PAIR OF LARGE DAISY WALL SCONCES Late 20th century, gilt and enamel painted metal, five light floral bud form sconce, with daisy stem bouquet wall mount, electrified.
A pair of French 19th century gilt metal and tole peinte table lamps à buillotte
each with three leaf cast sconces below a circular shade painted with a frieze of anthemia, surmounted by a ring handle and 'arrow' motif, the stiff acanthus cast columns on dished leaf cast circular bases (2)
37cm diameter, 77cm high
PAIR OF ITALIAN CARVED WOOD URN DROP PRISM WALL SCONCES Late 20th century, three light form with scrolled antiqued gilt metal arms, various sized cut glass drop prisms, carved and antiqued painted flowering urn wall mounts, marked Made in Italy.
2 PC. ITALIAN GILT METAL WALL SCONCES/PLANTERS: Pair of Gilt metal planters, having a scrolling & floral medallion design with green painted foliate. Planter inserts at top interior. Approx. 40.75'' h x 14'' l x 7.5'' w.
EIGHT ITALIAN GILT TASSEL CURTAIN TIE-BACKS AND A PAIR OF SCONCES Mid to late 20th century, gilt metal, including eight rope twist wall mount tie-backs terminating in gilt metal tassels (10 x 9 x 9 in.); together with a pair of double-arm rope twist sconces with painted roses and drop tassels (16 x 15 x 8 in.).
A pair of giltmetal and porcelain candelabra
each with floral cast finial issuing two scrolling candlebranches with foliate sconces and drip trays, on floral painted gilt metal mounted knopped column and spreading base with three downscrolled feet (2)
35cm high
Pair rococo style gilt wood sconces: each with two metal candle sockets and arms, marked "Palladio", Italian, early 20th century, 19 in. Old surface with minor chips and losses to paint and gesso.
Pair of Chinoiserie style gilt-metal porcelain and paint decorated wood two-light sconces late 19th century; wood shaped back board with painted pagoda scenes and gilt-metal trim two gilt-metal leaf-form candle holders with porcelain flower heads and a Chinese Export porcelain figure of a woman mounted in center 16 in. L. Estimate $ 600-800 Many flower heads loose and chipped figure heads broken and glued back on crocodiling and wear to wood gilt wear.
(lot of 4) French Empire style lighting group, mid 20th c., comprised of coordinated set of two chandeliers and two wall sconces, all in gilt and painted metal with similar motifs, including: (1) six-light chandelier, foliate form chain and dark painted frame with large eternal flame finial, six stylized curving swan and foliate arms terminating in simple bobeches and faux candles, accompanied by pierced gallery gilt metal ceiling mount, approx 21"h, 25"diam; (1) three-light hall lantern, with cylindrical clear glass and metal frame, supported by foliate ceiling plate, scrolled chain and ligature, central metal column having three small arms ending in bobeches and faux candles, approx 18.5"h, 8.5"diam; (1) two-light wall sconce, with elongated hexagon wall plate with stylized shell end-caps, winged swan arms ending in floral bobeches and faux candles, approx 14"h, 12"w, 7"d; (1) two-light wall sconce, with round convex mirror frame, ornamented with star bosses and two crossed arrows, supporting two curved foliate arms ending in floral bobeches and faux candles, loss of one star, approx 14"h, 13"w, 5.5"d; all in need of wiring
Two early 20th century carved back chairs, three gilt metal wall sconces and a painted standard lamp
A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILT-METAL CRYSTAL DRAPE SCONCESA pair of Italian gilt-metal crystal drape sconces, 20th century Toleware gilt metal frame and leaves with various hand-painted porcelain flowers Each: 12" H x 8" W x 7" D Dimensions: Each: 12" H x 8" W x 7" D
Pr. Eagle Wall Sconces & Carved Eagle: 1st-2nd item: Pair carved ebonized and gilt wood and metal candle wall sconces, Neoclassical style, with eagle finials and chain and tassel ornament. Red oxide paint beneath gilt. Older "Made in Italy" label en verso. 25 1/2" H x 12" W x 8" D (other: 5" D). Italian, 20th century. 3rd item: Gilt wooden and resin carved eagle figure with spread wings and mounted on base. 10" H x 14-3/4" W x 4-1/4" D overall. American or Continental, 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www. caseantiques. com) Condition 1st-2nd items: Small areas of paint loss, mainly on metal arms. Arms of one sconce slightly bent out of shape and sconce partially cracked at point of attachment. 3rd item: Overall very good condition with minor losses of gilt at back of base and back of wings.
Sale 496 Lot 4
A Pair of Painted and Gilt Metal Two-Light Wall Sconces 20th century each with a blackamoor child playing a flute. Height 17 inches. gilt.
PAIR OF LEAF-FORM SINGLE-LIGHT GILT-METAL WALL SCONCES 20th CenturyEach accented with iron-red paint to imitate gesso. Electrified. Heights 11.25."ConditionNot gauranteed to be in working order.
A Meissen gilt-metal mounted mounted candelabrum, 18th and 19th century, modelled as two fauns dancing within an arbour before branches of porcelain flowers and beneath a bowl and associated cover, the former painted with flowers, the cover painted with figurative panels against a puce ground, set with two gilt-metal candle sconces, 26cm. high. Illustrated
Sale 430 Lot 156
A Pair of Empire Style Gilt and Painted Metal Two-Light Sconces late 20th century each backplate in the form of a flaming torch. Height 17 inches. 300-500
(4) FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE PARCEL GILT LIGHTING SUITE(lot of 4) French Empire style lighting group, mid 20th c., comprised of coordinated set of two chandeliers and two wall sconces, all in gilt and painted metal with similar motifs, including: (1) six-light chandelier, foliate form chain and dark painted frame with large eternal flame finial, six stylized curving swan and foliate arms terminating in simple bobeches and faux candles, accompanied by pierced gallery gilt metal ceiling mount, approx 21"h, 25"diam; (1) three-light hall lantern, with cylindrical clear glass and metal frame, supported by foliate ceiling plate, scrolled chain and ligature, central metal column having three small arms ending in bobeches and faux candles, approx 18.5"h, 8.5"diam; (1) two-light wall sconce, with elongated hexagon wall plate with stylized shell end-caps, winged swan arms ending in floral bobeches and faux candles, approx 14"h, 12"w, 7"d; (1) two-light wall sconce, with round convex mirror frame, ornamented with star bosses and two crossed arrows, supporting two curved foliate arms ending in floral bobeches and faux candles, loss of one star, approx 14"h, 13"w, 5.5"d; all in need of wiring
A Pair of Italian Provincial Painted and Parcel Gilt Two-Light Wall Sconces each decorated with a figural scene over two gilt metal scrolling candle arms. Width 16 3/8 inches.
(2) ITALIAN SILVER GILT WOOD TWO-LIGHT SCONCES(pair) Italian two-light wood sconces, early 20th c., parcel gilt and polychrome painted wall mounts, having relief carved foliate and rose motif, supporting two patinated metal arms ending in petal bobeche and faux candles, in need of wiring, approx 30"h, 11"w, 7"d; 4.5lbs total
ART DECO GREEN PAINTED METAL & GLASS SCONCES, 2 Art Deco pair of green painted and gilt metal wall sconces with clear and purple cut crystal glass pendants, circa late 1940s. Each: 7" H x 4.5" W x 4" D.