Folk Art & Americana
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 01:00AM EST
Lot 41
Early Blackamoor Wall Sconce with Carved Arm and Torch
Sold for
$2,300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
An American folk art carved arm wall sconce, circa 18th century, on a square wall plaque hand-painted with floral motifs. The arm is bordered with fluted tin at the base. The candlestick has molded tin acanthus-leaf bobeche.
Sconce measures 22.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches tall. The arm projects 17 inches and candlestick is 14 inches tall.
Sconce is in good condition with wear and paint loss that is common with age. There is some wood shrinkage and cracking around fingers. Piece maintains wonderful, natural patina.
Sconce measures 22.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches tall. The arm projects 17 inches and candlestick is 14 inches tall.