An exceptionally dramatic, large (30 inches high) and rare sconce in the style of Oscar Bach. The sconce features a lavender caged-glass globe and is finely detailed with numerous grotesques and a likeness of Apollo or another god. The body is expertly cast, in silvered bronze we believe. This sconce may be one of a kind, or at least is very difficult to find. Best estimate on date of origin is 1900-1920.
Has"9946"on the backplate, but no other mark.
The socket is new and fits a standard bulb. The light is wired with a cord and switch so you can hang and plug it in anywhere, but it would be simple to remove the cord and hard wire the sconce to your electrical.
The caged glass globe is Venetian in the style of Murano. The lavender globe 12 inches high with a 3.75 inch fitter and weighs 3 pounds 2 ounces. The globe uses an unusual pin-in-hold keying-in mount, instead of typical thumbscrews. Globe could use a cleaning.
Finish is original with wear typical of age with some finish loss and a few paint specs. See photos.
Approximate specs
30" high
9" wide
11" extension
Total weight 17 pounds 8 ounces
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