Lot 8
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTMETAL AND MOULDED GLASS TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTMETAL AND MOULDED GLASS TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS

BY BAGUÈS, 20TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTMETAL AND MOULDED GLASS TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS
By Baguès, 20th Century
Each with urn-shaped backplate surmounted by a parrot and issuing naturalistic branches and foliage, with leaf-cast drip-pans and faceted nozzles, fitted for electricity, labelled to the reverse 'BAGUÈS PARIS', one stamped '14'
15½ in. (39.5 cm.) high (2)
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Lot Essay

Baguès Frères produced a wide variety of lighting fixtures and iron work in both modern and old style pieces. They elaborated and mixed the two, using fountains, fruit, flowers, animals and even a windmill for their subjects. Their preferred media, were clear or opalescent glass beads and rock crystal set in silvered or gilt mounts.

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