Mirror - Gilt bronze - Napoleon III
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
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Description from the seller
This object is an antique wall sconce with a mirror and two candle arms, made of gilded bronze.
It shows strong influences of Baroque, Rococo, or Louis XIV style. Pieces with this ornate design were widely produced in France during the late 19th century (Napoleon III period).
The frame surrounding the central oval mirror is richly detailed with cherub figures (putti) on the sides and top, as well as scrolls and a relief at the base that recalls a mask or mythological grotesque.
It has two curved arms that support the candle nozzles intended to hold actual candles (original non-electrified piece).
The glass is beveled and of excellent quality and is in very good condition.
Overall, it is in fairly good structural condition, very solid and with a lovely patina.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateThis object is an antique wall sconce with a mirror and two candle arms, made of gilded bronze.
It shows strong influences of Baroque, Rococo, or Louis XIV style. Pieces with this ornate design were widely produced in France during the late 19th century (Napoleon III period).
The frame surrounding the central oval mirror is richly detailed with cherub figures (putti) on the sides and top, as well as scrolls and a relief at the base that recalls a mask or mythological grotesque.
It has two curved arms that support the candle nozzles intended to hold actual candles (original non-electrified piece).
The glass is beveled and of excellent quality and is in very good condition.
Overall, it is in fairly good structural condition, very solid and with a lovely patina.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
37 cm
External width
20 cm
Internal height
11.5 cm
Internal width
8 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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