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Two large Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
These two large and exquisite gilt bronze sconces were crafted in the early 20th Century in France in a grand, Neoclassical style.

The lights feature long stems which take the form of ribbons, knotted in their middle and tied at their tops in large crinkled bows. Classical female masks are mounted onto the point where these ribbons meet the bodies of the sconces.

These bodies are shaped like lyres — the stringed musical instrument, associated with ancient Greece. The arms are curved, and three strings span the space from the top crossbar to a floral medallion, on the U-shaped base.

Each sconce has four lights, which are cast as organic, twisting laurel branches. These grow from pairs of crossed branches, positioned beneath the lyres, and terminate in leafy capitals, which hold white candle tubes.

Long pieces of ribbon hang down from the crossed laurel branches. These are tied halfway down their length, and again at their bases.

These sconces have been masterfully cast so that the bronze effortlessly imitates soft ribbon, leafy branches, as well as the wooden frame and fine strings of the lyre. The two are technically, as well as stylistically, superb, and will make wonderful additions to a well-appointed interior.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	15886B
Incollect Reference #:	377054

Dimensions

W.	10.63 in;	H.	52.36 in;	D.	6.3 in;
W.	27 cm;	H.	133 cm;	D.	16 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.