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Pair of Italian Porcelain Clown Sconces

$7,800per set
£5,880.70per set
€6,877per set
CA$11,040.14per set
A$11,238.88per set
CHF 6,472.30per set
MX$135,438.97per set
NOK 75,125.33per set
SEK 75,796.81per set
DKK 51,400.53per set

About the Item

Pair of circa 1960’s Italian porcelain sconces in the form of Venetian clowns. Measurements: Height: 23″ Depth: 5″ Width: 8″
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960's
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 65771stDibs: U08041882941727

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