Pair of Italian Florentine Parcel-Gilt Four-Light Sconces in the Chinoiserie Taste, mid-20th century, decorated with Mandarin figures descending stairs above backplates set with candle arms, h. 29", w. 14-3/4", d. 5-3/4".

On the sconce with the female figure, scattered minor losses to the gilt, a loss to the baton carried by the figure and repaired breaks on three tree branches and one under the stairs. On the sconce with a male figure, a repaired break under the stairs.