These sconces depict the story of the Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael by Abraham. One shows Hagar dying of thirst and praying, while the other illustrates the angel leading Hagar and Ishmael to a well, symbolized by the empty flagon in the foreground. The sconces are after a painting by Martin de Vos in 1585 and was a popular subject for its moral lesson to the young ladies of the period executing needlework. CONDITION: The needlework survives in good condition with minor losses and staining in Queen Anne walnut and gilt sconce frames retaining the original candle arm back plates with traces of original gilt. The candle branches are probably nineteenth century replacements. Item Dimensions: Each: 18" x 11" x 1 - 1/2". Name Value Paperwork
These sconces depict the story of the Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael by Abraham. One shows Hagar dying of thirst and praying, while the other illustrates the angel leading Hagar and Ishmael to a well, symbolized by the empty flagon in the foreground. The sconces are after a painting by Martin de Vos in 1585 and was a popular subject for its moral lesson to the young ladies of the period executing needlework. CONDITION: The needlework survives in good condition with minor losses and staining in Queen Anne walnut and gilt sconce frames retaining the original candle arm back plates with traces of original gilt. The candle branches are probably nineteenth century replacements. Item Dimensions: Each: 18" x 11" x 1 - 1/2". Name Value Paperwork
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