Wall sconce (2) - Bronze - marked
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A pair of bronze wall candleholders in the Baroque style from Italy, dating to ca. 1900–1910, each 32 cm high, 10 cm wide and 13.5 cm deep, together weighing about 3.5 kg, marked on the back, with light signs of age, currently not in working order, and capable of taking a lamp fitting.
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A pair of wall-mounted bronze single-light candelabras from the Baroque style period. Italy,
The distinctive and charming candelabras are inspired by the Louis XIV era with lavish interiors. The candelabras are in excellent condition due to good care. Richly decorated with the French fleurs-de-lis and a bow. The whole is surrounded by acanthus leaves. They are still found today in the castles and mansions of wealthy owners.
The first model was supplied in 1809 by Claude Galle for the Petit Trianon.
Ravrio, has produced several pairs the following year for the Empress's salon in the Château de Rembouillet.
Thomire also supplied a model for the Emperor's chamber in Fontainebleau in 1810.
Made by a bronze foundry that works in the style of Claude Galle (maker's mark on the back).
Marked on the rear, model from circa 1910 from Italy.
See the full photo report; these are part of the description.
The candelabrum is made in Italy,
Height: 32 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm
Made of bronze, these candelabra are quite heavy for their size, about 3.5 kilograms
Rare variant with a bow on the candelabrum.
Light gilding still present on the candelabrum and figure.
Possibility to install a lamp fitting.
This item will be shipped promptly by registered mail and carefully packed, with disassembly as needed.
A pair of wall-mounted bronze single-light candelabras from the Baroque style period. Italy,
The distinctive and charming candelabras are inspired by the Louis XIV era with lavish interiors. The candelabras are in excellent condition due to good care. Richly decorated with the French fleurs-de-lis and a bow. The whole is surrounded by acanthus leaves. They are still found today in the castles and mansions of wealthy owners.
The first model was supplied in 1809 by Claude Galle for the Petit Trianon.
Ravrio, has produced several pairs the following year for the Empress's salon in the Château de Rembouillet.
Thomire also supplied a model for the Emperor's chamber in Fontainebleau in 1810.
Made by a bronze foundry that works in the style of Claude Galle (maker's mark on the back).
Marked on the rear, model from circa 1910 from Italy.
See the full photo report; these are part of the description.
The candelabrum is made in Italy,
Height: 32 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm
Made of bronze, these candelabra are quite heavy for their size, about 3.5 kilograms
Rare variant with a bow on the candelabrum.
Light gilding still present on the candelabrum and figure.
Possibility to install a lamp fitting.
This item will be shipped promptly by registered mail and carefully packed, with disassembly as needed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
marked
No. of items
2
Material
Bronze
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
No
Height
32 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
3.5 kg
Estimated period
1900-1910
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