Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster and Gilt Brass Wall Sconce

This is a vintage wall-mounted electric sconce designed in the Neoclassical style, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The light fixture features a central cylindrical section made of carved white alabaster, which displays natural gray veining. This stone cylinder is encased in ornate gilt brass or bronze-finished metal galleries with a repeating scalloped lace pattern. The metalwork shows a significant aged patina with darkening and green oxidation visible in the crevices. The fixture consists of a round decorative wall plate with cast foliate motifs, an arched support arm, and a vertical torchère-style body terminating in a pinecone or acorn-shaped finial at the base. At the top, a fluted metal neck leads to a pierced gallery that would have originally held a glass shade. Inside, a cardboard candle-cover sheath surrounds a modern electrical socket. The overall construction suggests a mass-produced but high-quality decorative piece from the 1940s-1960s, designed to mimic European antiques. Condition notes include surface dust, tarnishing of the metal finish, and minor pitting, though the alabaster appears structurally sound without visible cracks.