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Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960

$24,000per set
£18,190.62per set
€21,057.43per set
CA$33,881.76per set
A$37,730.04per set
CHF 19,699.72per set
MX$457,169.41per set
NOK 248,434.25per set
SEK 234,417.30per set
DKK 157,191.22per set

About the Item

Signed: Charles & Fils. From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned with a sculptural flame, giving the impression of a golden torch. Provenance: Palais des Consuls de Rouen.
  • Creator:
    Maison Charles (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 12.56 in (31.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MCH 261stDibs: LU781332261572

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