Pair of sconces

Isaac Liger

1709–10 · Silver gilt · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The fluid and whimsical satyrs’ masks chased on the backplate of these sconces are the work of a gifted master, most likely one trained abroad. Sconces were often made in large sets to light the private rooms of a great house—in this case, perhaps the bedroom.

Artist

Isaac Liger

Date

1709–10

Medium

Silver gilt

Culture

British, London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968