Tin Candle Sconce

c. 1940

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names
Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two round metal objects. The larger one is positioned above and likely supported by the smaller one. Both objects have a similar design with concentric decorative circles and a serrated edge. The color palette is predominantly shades of gray, with hints of rusted brown areas indicating wear or aging. The larger disc is centered toward the top of the image, while the smaller circular base is placed directly beneath it, providing balance and support.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 29 cm (14 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16767

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 320, pl. 1084.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570461

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