Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Maitland-Smith (Attrib.) Sconces Of A Bird Holding A Lantern
- Price realized
- $1,342
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,200 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $1,100
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- September 7, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 3- SEPTEMBER GRAND ESTATES, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Lot description
(pair) Fantasy bronze and shell wall sconces, attributed to Maitland-Smith, late 20th c., each modeled as a bird with shell-tiled tail feathers, perched above acanthus scrolls, suspending from its beak an arabesque lantern, observed operating, one with slightly varied lantern topper, intact with restoration, approx 31"h, 16"w, 13"d, 65lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.