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Samuel Marx Pair of Unique Custom Sconces from the Morton D May House St. Louis

$9,500
£7,203.39
€8,317.95
CA$13,329.08
A$14,850.57
CHF 7,832.24
MX$180,039.23
NOK 99,637.43
SEK 92,818.57
DKK 62,127.44

About the Item

Unique pair of sconces from the entrance hall of the Samuel Marx designed masterpiece home of retail magnate and art patron Morton D. May. Sold with photocopy of original blueprint illustrating this design. More photos available , showing sconces in residence, prior to demolition. More photos of sconces to be added soon, circa 1940-1942. Enameled steel. Measures: 5¾ W x 7½ D x 5¾ H in (15 x 19 x 15 cm). Literature: Architectural Forum, Dec. 1942 illustrates this example in situ.
  • Creator:
    Samuel Marx (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    International Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Paint shows sign of age, soiled.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU82024486173

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