Wall sconce (2) - Cast brass
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Refined pair of wall lamps in authentic English Art Nouveau Liberty style, made of sand-cast brass from Italy (Rome) dating circa 1900, each 40 cm high, 30 cm wide, 25 cm deep and about 1.5 kg, with E27 fittings, restored professionally and ready for immediate installation; two objects in ottone fuso, in good condition and in working order.
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Refined pair of wall lamps in authentic Art Nouveau / Liberty style, crafted in sand-cast brass using traditional early 20th-century techniques. The casting, not stamped, yields superior plastic quality: soft volumes, depth in reliefs, and an organically drawn design clearly inspired by nature.
Dates to Italy, circa 1900, these wall lamps feature an elegant vertical development with floral motifs and sinuous lines typical of Liberty language. The significant format (height 40 cm), uncommon for antique wall lights, gives them a sculptural presence even when unlit.
Finish
The surfaces have been brought back to a natural satin brass finish (controlled roughness), free of chromatic coatings, to enhance the original materiality and the tonal variations inherent to sand casting.
Restoration
Professional conservative restoration performed:
- removal of deteriorated finishes
- treatment with natural oxides
- protection with professional waxes
- complete CE-certified rewiring, with grounding
Ready for immediate installation.
Dimensions (each)
Height: 40 cm
Width: ~30 cm
Depth: ~25 cm
Weight: ~1.5 kg
Specifications
Mount: E27
Material: sand-cast brass (sand-cast, not stamped)
Origin: Italy
Historical-artistic note
The stylized floral repertoire and whisk-shaped lines fully reflect the European Liberty aesthetics, where art and function fuse. Objects of this type, due to their fusion quality and scale, are today sought after as collectible furnishings as well as lighting.
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Refined pair of wall lamps in authentic Art Nouveau / Liberty style, crafted in sand-cast brass using traditional early 20th-century techniques. The casting, not stamped, yields superior plastic quality: soft volumes, depth in reliefs, and an organically drawn design clearly inspired by nature.
Dates to Italy, circa 1900, these wall lamps feature an elegant vertical development with floral motifs and sinuous lines typical of Liberty language. The significant format (height 40 cm), uncommon for antique wall lights, gives them a sculptural presence even when unlit.
Finish
The surfaces have been brought back to a natural satin brass finish (controlled roughness), free of chromatic coatings, to enhance the original materiality and the tonal variations inherent to sand casting.
Restoration
Professional conservative restoration performed:
- removal of deteriorated finishes
- treatment with natural oxides
- protection with professional waxes
- complete CE-certified rewiring, with grounding
Ready for immediate installation.
Dimensions (each)
Height: 40 cm
Width: ~30 cm
Depth: ~25 cm
Weight: ~1.5 kg
Specifications
Mount: E27
Material: sand-cast brass (sand-cast, not stamped)
Origin: Italy
Historical-artistic note
The stylized floral repertoire and whisk-shaped lines fully reflect the European Liberty aesthetics, where art and function fuse. Objects of this type, due to their fusion quality and scale, are today sought after as collectible furnishings as well as lighting.
Shipping
Professional packaging + insured shipping FREE.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Art Nouveau inspired
Brass type
Cast brass
Specific region of origin
Roma
Number of objects
2
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Estimated period
1920-1930
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