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Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Sconces

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Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and elegant large pair of sconces with conical beveled satin or acid-etched glass shades held by three prongs and brass cutout structure with polished inset ‘gem’ crystal glass, Italy, circa 1955. In excellent original condition with rich patination on brass and no chips on glass. Recently rewired to U.S. standards with custom backplates. Literature Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Max Ingrand: Du verre à la lumière, Paris, 2009, p. 253 (image 6) "Verres luisants dans la nuit", Mobilier et Décoration, juin 1959 Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, fig. 347 Domus, no. 322, September 1956, Fontana Arte advertisement.
  • Creator:
    Max Ingrand (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Frosted,Patinated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired to U.S. standards with custom backplates. Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent original condition with no chips, cracks or reparations.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FON4081stDibs: LU291738133463
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