Wall sconce - Gilt bronze
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Circa 1900, bronze doré, Louis XV style wall sconces with two arms, from France, in good used condition.
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Pair of Louis XV wall sconces in gilded bronze – 2 arms – 19th century
Stunning pair of antique wall sconces in gilded and chiselled bronze, of very fine decorative quality, in the Louis XV taste, which I place in the middle of the 19th century, probably under Napoleon III, circa 1850–1870.
Each sconce features a particularly elegant and dynamic composition with two lights, richly adorned with foliage, acanthus leaves, volutes and rocaille motifs.
The decorative elements are worked with a lot of relief and finesse, with a beautiful alternation between the gilded parts and the darker patina of the bronze.
The antique gilding is still well present in places, with an authentic patina. The traces and hue variations visible are those of an antique piece and contribute to its character. No major restoration or break.
* Era: 19th century
* Estimated period: around 1850–1870
* Style: Louis XV
* Origin: France
* Material: bronze
* Finish: gilded bronze, antique patina
* Number of arms: 2 per sconce
* Height: about 34 cm
* Width: about 16 cm
* Total weight: about 3 kg
* Condition: very good overall condition, lovely antique patina
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Pair of Louis XV wall sconces in gilded bronze – 2 arms – 19th century
Stunning pair of antique wall sconces in gilded and chiselled bronze, of very fine decorative quality, in the Louis XV taste, which I place in the middle of the 19th century, probably under Napoleon III, circa 1850–1870.
Each sconce features a particularly elegant and dynamic composition with two lights, richly adorned with foliage, acanthus leaves, volutes and rocaille motifs.
The decorative elements are worked with a lot of relief and finesse, with a beautiful alternation between the gilded parts and the darker patina of the bronze.
The antique gilding is still well present in places, with an authentic patina. The traces and hue variations visible are those of an antique piece and contribute to its character. No major restoration or break.
* Era: 19th century
* Estimated period: around 1850–1870
* Style: Louis XV
* Origin: France
* Material: bronze
* Finish: gilded bronze, antique patina
* Number of arms: 2 per sconce
* Height: about 34 cm
* Width: about 16 cm
* Total weight: about 3 kg
* Condition: very good overall condition, lovely antique patina
Sold as is
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
34 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
3 kg
Estimated period
circa 1900
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