Wall lamp - Gilt bronze

The selected object is an antique French wall sconce (applique) in Rococo style, made of gilded bronze (ormolu) or brass. Features of the object
Design: An asymmetrical wall lamp with three ornate, curling arms (volutes) adorned with acanthus leaves.
Central figure: In the center is a detailed bust of a woman or cherub/putto.
Lighting: The lamp was originally designed for candles but was later converted to electricity (electrified). This is visible from the faux candles with a dripping-wax effect in which small fittings are housed.
Style & Period: This type of decorative art is typical of the French Louis XV style (or the 19th-century Rococo Revival / Louis XV period).