Wall lamp (2) - Bronze - Renaissance style






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Pair of wall sconces in heavy bronze, made in France, Renaissance-style, dated circa 1940–1950, in good used condition with minor signs, in working order, dimensions 46 cm high, 40 cm wide, 14 cm deep.
Description from the seller
These two wall sconces, made in heavy bronze, faithfully represent Renaissance aesthetics reinterpreted in the mid-20th century. Their design combines the solidity of metal with ornamentation inspired by classical motifs: stylized leaves, elegant curves, and volumes that evoke Renaissance architecture and sculpture. Each piece shows a balance between strength and refinement, as if the bronze had been worked to convey both robustness and visual delicacy.
The curved arm that supports the light source rises from a decorative base that seems carved rather than cast, with reliefs that catch the light and cast subtle shadows. At the bottom, the flared shape recalls ancient ceremonial instruments or the mouths of ornamental trumpets, an aesthetic nod very typical of 20th-century historicist reinterpretations. The aged golden finish adds depth and character, revealing a patina that enhances its presence without diminishing elegance.
Despite its relatively recent origin within the world of antiques, these sconces possess a distinctive personality: pieces designed to stand out in classical spaces, stately entrances, living rooms with traditional furnishings, or environments that seek a touch of historical theatricality. Their weight, craftsmanship and style make them decorative elements that do not go unnoticed and bring an air of distinction wherever they are installed.
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateThese two wall sconces, made in heavy bronze, faithfully represent Renaissance aesthetics reinterpreted in the mid-20th century. Their design combines the solidity of metal with ornamentation inspired by classical motifs: stylized leaves, elegant curves, and volumes that evoke Renaissance architecture and sculpture. Each piece shows a balance between strength and refinement, as if the bronze had been worked to convey both robustness and visual delicacy.
The curved arm that supports the light source rises from a decorative base that seems carved rather than cast, with reliefs that catch the light and cast subtle shadows. At the bottom, the flared shape recalls ancient ceremonial instruments or the mouths of ornamental trumpets, an aesthetic nod very typical of 20th-century historicist reinterpretations. The aged golden finish adds depth and character, revealing a patina that enhances its presence without diminishing elegance.
Despite its relatively recent origin within the world of antiques, these sconces possess a distinctive personality: pieces designed to stand out in classical spaces, stately entrances, living rooms with traditional furnishings, or environments that seek a touch of historical theatricality. Their weight, craftsmanship and style make them decorative elements that do not go unnoticed and bring an air of distinction wherever they are installed.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
