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Sconce. Oscar B. Bach (stamped signature on applied
tag). New York, New York. Probably 1920-1930. Copper alloy with dark chemical
patina; copper alloy with nickel plating or silver plating. Height overall: 22
1/4"; Width overall: 10"; Depth overall 2 7/8". The face of this ornate sconce shows two overall layers of metal: a silver- or nickel-plated solid backplate and an elaborately pierced overlay of darkly patinated alloy. The silver-tone component shows through the darker reticulations that surround a large and convex turtle-shaped central reserve. (continued below) |
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The pediment of the sconce is a large foliate trefoil with a central protruding knob faced with a four-petaled floral element. The two lobes of the trefoil flanking this knob are complimentary segmented nautilus shells. Below this is the convex reserve, followed by a reverse serpentine shelf that holds two slender candle receptacles with stepped drop pendants. Below this shelf is a central projecting box fronted with organic strapwork, flanked on each side by a meandering leafed vine. A serrated pendant hangs from the bottom center of the sconce. An applied tag on the reverse of the object is stamped Oscar B Bach / New York / Studios Inc. |
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