Summer Fine Sale
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 4088
Attributed to Frances Adler Elkins Pair of Shell Form Sconces
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Attributed to Frances Adler Elkins Pair of Shell Form Sconces, plaster, the backs with mounting holes.
{Approximate dimensions: 9" H. x 24 1/2" W. x 8 1/2" D.}.
Frances Adler Elkins (American,1888 - 1953). Elkins designed the interior of the Zellerbach Residence, San Francisco, with smaller sconces, more conch like in form.
Condition
Front of sconces in good condition with minor wear overall. Wear includes several hairline cracks primarily to backs, including one from edge of hanging hole, craquelure, some small chips, nicks, scratches, dust, discoloration. Texturing as made. Please contact the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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