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Maxime Old, Two Pairs of Sconces, 1946

$29,800per set
£22,343.95per set
€25,904.50per set
CA$41,587.47per set
A$46,449.40per set
CHF 24,136.52per set
MX$565,660.29per set
NOK 306,587.76per set
SEK 288,894.04per set
DKK 193,279.05per set
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About the Item

Maxime Old (1910-1991). Two exceptional polished bronze & brass pair of sconces. When the sconces are turned ON at night different colors of the bronze appear to make visible the different patinas, France, circa 1946. Excellent condition, some marks on the bronze and on the patina Brand new custom Ivory pongee (silk) lamp shades Rewired for US Sconce: H.18"x W.12"1/2 x D.7"1/2 each. Literature: Maxime Old, Norma Editions, 2000, P.109. We thank Olivier Old, the son of Maxime Old, to have kindly confirmed the authenticity of the sconces.
  • Creator:
    Maxime Old (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1946
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Very good condition, polished. Some marks on the bronze. Brand new silk lampshades. Rewired for US.
  • Seller Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881326384562

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