André Arbus, Pair of sconces
André Arbus (1903-1969)
Pair of sconces
Circa 1950
Pair of sconces in transparent Murano glass, lightly tinted with iridescent white and encrusted with gold leaf, featuring five arms.
Each cup is topped with an obelisk motif.
A delicate leaf motif from which each arm extends unfolds underneath.
These pieces have been realised with the italian glassmaking Véronèse
Height 76 cm (29 7/8 in) - Width 50 cm (19 3/4 in) - Depth 34 cm (13 3/8 in)
Provenance :
- Private collection, France.
Literature :
- « André Arbus », Y. Brunhammer, Norma, Paris, 1996, similar models available as chandelier and girandoles for Mr and Mrs Marret’s parisian mansion circa 1950-52 reproduced pp. 264, 266 and 267.
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