Estimate: $100 - $300
Price Realized: $640 Includes buyer's premium
A pair of mid-century modern swing-arm wall sconces designed by George Hansen for Hinson Lighting, each featuring a rectangular polished brass wall-mounting plate supporting an articulated, multi-jointed extension arm terminating in a single socket assembly, stamped with the manufacturer's mark, with only one unit retaining its black paper tapered drum shade
Brass, Paper, Metal
extended: 13 1/4 x 19 inches
From a Private Collection
Purchased from Hinson & Company, Long Island City, New York in 2001
Overall good condition, untested but previously removed from a working environment; includes only one shade, minor superficial scuffs and surface oxidation to the polished brass components, light localized handling wear to the single black paper shade, one lamp is missing it's dimmer switch, shade has stains
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
