Each of this pair of identical, bronze sconces has five, U shaped, bronze arms originating from a multipart bronze wall plate. The wall plate has a central, circular, bronze element with a long, narrow, rectangular piece rising above it. The wall plate ends at the top in a small motif with two downward curves on either side. Each bronze arm leads to a candle cup etched with a delicate filigree design. The candle cups hold plain, white, electric candles. There is a round drip plate under each candle cup with a circle of hanging crystal pieces. Each crystal piece has an octagonal cut glass element at the top with a tall rectangular cut glass piece attached below it. There are additional strings of octagonal cut glass pieces, which hang like swags, following the curve of the sconces’ bronze arms. A few large teardrop shaped crystals hang from the bottom center of the central candle cup.
French
Pair of Sconces,
19th century
Bronze and crystal
Object details
Accession number
M16n22.1-2
Primary Creator
French
Full title
Pair of Sconces
Creation Date
19th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection by 1918.
Display Media
Bronze and crystal
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Raphael Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.