Lot 193
  • 193

HERVÉ VAN DER STRAETEN | Pair of Gong sconces

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Hervé van der Straeten
  • Pair of Gong sconces
  • 27 x 21,2 x 17 cm ; 10 5/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 5/8 in.
gilt hammered brass and patinated bronze Monogrammed HV on the reverse Conceived in 2000

Condition

EN : Very good overall condition. The gilt metal presents with very light and rare instances of wear, consistent with age and use. The patinated bronze presents with slightly more significant wear, mostly concentrated to the stem and the leaves and consistent with use. Remnants of wax. These sconces were designed to receive candles and are not electrified. //// FR : Très bon état général. Le métal doré présente quelques rares et légères traces d'usure, cohérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation. Le bronze patiné présente un peu plus d'usure à la patine, particulièrement au niveau de la tige au dos et des feuilles, cohérents avec l'accrochage des appliques. Quelques restes de cire. Ces appliques ont été conçues pour recevoir des bougies et ne sont pas electrifiées.
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