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1915

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sconce

This is a Sconce. We acquired it in 1915. Its medium is wood, gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (mount): 23.5 x 15 x 6 cm (9 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.) H x W x D (putti): 16 x 9 x 5 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.) H x W (candle holder): 13 x 4 cm (5 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sconce; wood, gilded; H x W x D (mount): 23.5 x 15 x 6 cm (9 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.) H x W x D (putti): 16 x 9 x 5 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.) H x W (candle holder): 13 x 4 cm (5 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.); 1915-16-1-a,b

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