A PAIR OF FRENCH GLASS-MOUNTED GILT-METAL TWO-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GLASS-MOUNTED GILT-METAL TWO-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS

FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY, ALMOST CERTAINLY SUPPLIED BY BAGUES

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A PAIR OF FRENCH GLASS-MOUNTED GILT-METAL TWO-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY, ALMOST CERTAINLY SUPPLIED BY BAGUES
Each with vase-shaped backplate issuing floral branches and S-scrolled candle arms
19¾ in. (50 cm.) high; 11½ in. (30 cm.) wide (2)
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This lot is offered without reserve. VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

The firm of Baguès Frères, Paris, working from the 1930s, produced lighting fixtures and iron work in both modern and old taste. 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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