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Vintage Pair of Friedman Brothers New York Louis XVI Style Gilt Gesso Wall Sconces
Elegant pair of Louis XVI-style wall …
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Vintage Pair of Friedman Brothers New York Louis XVI Style Gilt Gesso Wall Sconces
Elegant pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces by the esteemed New York firm Friedman Brothers Decorative Arts, one of America's most respected manufacturers of handcrafted decorative furnishings and mirrors since 1903.
Expertly constructed with hand-applied gesso and composition ornament over a wood substrate, these two-light sconces feature finely detailed ribbon-and-bow crests, floral cartouches, scrolling candle arms, and tassel-form pendants. The richly layered gilt finish has developed a beautiful age-earned patina, with subtle craquelure and wear that enhance their character and authenticity.
Founded by English immigrant craftsmen, Friedman Brothers became renowned for preserving traditional 18th century European carving, gilding, and decorative arts techniques in America. A legendary manufacturer renowned for high end museum quality reproduction pieces. Their work is favored by decorators and discerning collectors for its exceptional craftsmanship and faithful interpretation of 18th-century French and Italian designs.
Each sconce retains its original metal candle cups and bobeches and is marked to the reverse with the Friedman Brothers "FB NY" stamp, model number, and finish designation.
A sophisticated decorative statement, these sconces are equally at home in Louis XVI, French Provincial, Neoclassical, Traditional, Palm Beach, and Regency-inspired interiors.
Details:
Maker: Friedman Brothers Decorative Arts, New York
Style: Louis XVI / French Neoclassical
Period: circa 1940s or earlier
Materials: Wood, gesso/composition ornament, gilt finish, metal candle cups and bobeches
Configuration: Two-light candle sconces
Marked: FB NY with model and finish codes to reverse
Dimensions: 19 1/4" tall * 9" wide * 4 1/4" deep
Weight 3.25 lbs pre packed weight
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 5ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Artist
- Friedman Brothers
- Designer
- Friedman Brothers
- Styled After
- Friedman Brothers
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gesso
- Giltwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, patina, and minor losses to the gilt finish consistent with age and use. … moreVery good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, patina, and minor losses to the gilt finish consistent with age and use. The surface presents beautifully and retains the warm character expected of well-preserved period decorative arts. less
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