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Two Louis XVI style carved giltwood wall sconces

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two Louis XVI style carved giltwood wall sconces
French, 20th Century
Height 114cm, width 38cm, depth 21cm

These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the Neoclassical style, which was characterised by its sparing and elegant use of classical forms and motifs.

The wall lights feature back-plates which are architectural in their style. The tops of the back-plates are carved with draped fabrics and bows, and their bases are decorated with stylised acanthus leaves. Each back-plate supports three short curved arms, which are carved with stylised foliage and beading. These hold wide turned drip-pans and capitals which are fitted with white candle-tubes.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Giltwood.
Styles / Movements:	Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	12635
Incollect Reference #:	397648

Dimensions

W.	14.96 in;	H.	44.88 in;	D.	8.27 in;
W.	38 cm;	H.	114 cm;	D.	21 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.