Pair of Mirrored Sconces

Artist:first half 18th century Murano manufacture

Date:1700-1750 circa

Geographic area :Venice

Technique:carved and gilded wood; glass


Description

This pair of painted and partially gilded wooden sconces is made even more refined by the application of green glass elements. In the upper part of the molding of the asymmetrically shaped frame there is a crest carved with leaves with glass rosettes and ovals. Two small bronze candle holders are set in the base. Contemporary mercury mirror.