Wall Sconce (One of a Pair)
| Title | Wall Sconce (One of a Pair) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Designed by William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) Made by W. A .S. Benson & Co. (England, 1880-1920) England, London |
| Date | 1880/1900 19th century |
| Medium | Copper and brass |
| Classification | candleholder - sconce |
| Origin | England England |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Anonymous gift |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Wall Sconce (One of a Pair)” is a work by Designed by William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) Made by W. A .S. Benson & Co. (England, 1880-1920) England, London, dated 1880/1900. It is executed in copper and brass and classified as candleholder - sconce. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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