Wall lamp - Bronze - Foldable





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Bronze antique wall sconce in the Louis XVI neoclassical style, dating from 1900–1910, 67 cm high, 44 cm wide and 27 cm deep, with a foldable arm, in good used condition with minor signs of age, electrical system functional but requiring re-wiring for safe ongoing use.
Description from the seller
It is a wall sconce that preserves intact the refinement of the first third of the 19th century, when Louis XVI taste continued to set the trend in the most distinguished interiors. The piece, cast in solid bronze, shows that sober yet majestic elegance that characterizes the style: clear lines, balanced proportions, and an ornamentation that never overwhelms, but does emphasize the nobility of the whole.
The main arm springs from a mural plaque worked with fine reliefs, where classical motifs appear — garlands, acanthus, small pearls — executed with the artisanal precision typical of the period. From that support emerges the curved arm, firm and delicate at once, which supports the light point. The entire sconce breathes that neoclassical air that combines geometry, symmetry and a touch of solemnity inherited from antiquity.
The bronze, with its aged patina, adds depth and a warm shine that enhances every detail. It is evident it has lived two centuries, but also that it has been cared for. The electrical system, on the other hand, shows the passage of time: it works, but requires rewiring to guarantee safety and continued use, something common in authentic pieces of this age.
Overall, it is a sconce that not only illuminates but also contributes history, style and an aristocratic presence that transforms any wall into a small fragment of a classic French interior.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a wall sconce that preserves intact the refinement of the first third of the 19th century, when Louis XVI taste continued to set the trend in the most distinguished interiors. The piece, cast in solid bronze, shows that sober yet majestic elegance that characterizes the style: clear lines, balanced proportions, and an ornamentation that never overwhelms, but does emphasize the nobility of the whole.
The main arm springs from a mural plaque worked with fine reliefs, where classical motifs appear — garlands, acanthus, small pearls — executed with the artisanal precision typical of the period. From that support emerges the curved arm, firm and delicate at once, which supports the light point. The entire sconce breathes that neoclassical air that combines geometry, symmetry and a touch of solemnity inherited from antiquity.
The bronze, with its aged patina, adds depth and a warm shine that enhances every detail. It is evident it has lived two centuries, but also that it has been cared for. The electrical system, on the other hand, shows the passage of time: it works, but requires rewiring to guarantee safety and continued use, something common in authentic pieces of this age.
Overall, it is a sconce that not only illuminates but also contributes history, style and an aristocratic presence that transforms any wall into a small fragment of a classic French interior.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

