Pair of Brutalist Gilt Wrought Iron Single-Light Sconces, Spanish Work, Circa 1960
Pair of brutalist gilt wrought iron single-light sconces, with a long vertical shaft surmounted by a hammered reflector disc. Socket flanked by facing double scrolls, split-point base with vigorously beaten gilding. Spanish work, circa 1960. Dimensions: Width: ? cm | Depth: ? cm | Height: ? cm.
DETAILS DU PRODUIT
| Period | 1960–1970 |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Style | Brutalist |
| Materials | Gilded wrought iron |
DESCRIPTION DU PRODUIT
Each sconce develops a long vertical silhouette: a rod surmounted by a hammered reflector disc overhangs the faux-candle socket, set on a circular cup and flanked by facing double scrolls in crooks. The lower part widens into a vigorously beaten iron blade, ending in a split point, whose irregular gilding catches the light. The forge work, deliberately raw, embraces the marks of the hammer.
This rugged, expressive aesthetic links the pair to the Spanish brutalist current of the 1960s, heir to the great tradition of Iberian forging, whose gilt-leaf lighting is enjoying a strong revival of interest among decorators today.
Condition report: Good overall condition. Original gilding with natural wear, faux candles showing use, superficial oxidation of the iron in places. Wiring to be checked before use. A characterful pair for a collector's interior, a corridor or a stone entrance.
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