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Pair of French Restauration Gilt Bronze Sconces

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 24” H x 14” W x 10 ¼” D

An absolutely dazzling and heavy gilt bronze wall sconces from the French Restauration period (19th century), capturing all the splendor and opulence of Neoclassical taste since the First Empire. The winged, caryatid-like figure standing above the three candle arms appears with outstretched wings and a branch of symbolic laurel in each hand. Her gown ripples with textural folds implying the drape of material; pattern that continues down to the exuberance of the acanthus decoration on each candle arm (for chandelier-base bulbs) extending from the torch on the backplate completed with a palmette finial at the tip. These former candle sconces have been adapted & electrified by a professional–adding the rectangular backplate–wired for US electrical using UL-listed parts. Please view the detailed images. Sold as a pair.

Backplate: 24” H x 6” W x 1 ⅛” D

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast, Metal, Gilt bronze, Wiring.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, French Provincial / Country, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	AN01845
Incollect Reference #:	808693

Dimensions

W.	14 in;	H.	24 in;	D.	10.25 in;
W.	35.56 cm;	H.	60.96 cm;	D.	26.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.