Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Rare Sconces in Brass and Crystal, Italy 1955
$36,000
Max Ingrand (1908-1969) for Fontana Arte
An exquisite and important pair of sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Large conical shades with a delicately beveled edge, in satin glass, are supported by elegant trident mounts in polished brass, topped by three elongated, rounded prongs and cleaved by a daring cut-out. The mounts cradle an exceptional three-dimensional triangular finial with rounded edges in remarkable, thick crystal. Models of perfectly calibrated grace and impeccable craftsmanship, these sconces are among Max Ingrand’s greatest works.
Italy, c. 1955.
- Origin: Italy
- Period: c.1955
- Dimensions: 18" H x 6" W x 8" D
- Materials: Polished brass, satin glass, crystal
- Condition: Very good. Carefully refinished and certified-UL rewired for use in the United States. Glass and crystal are in excellent condition, with no chips. Available with or without custom backplates to fit over a U.S. box, shown in last photographs.
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An important pair of rare and exquisite sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Large conical shades in satin glass with a delicately beveled edge are supported by elegant trident mounts with three rounded prongs in polished brass. The mounts culminate in an exceptional rounded, elongated, and deeply beveled finial in remarkable thick crystal. A model of perfectly calibrated grace and impeccable craftsmanship, these sconces are among Max Ingrand’s greatest works.