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Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

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Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces
French, 20th Century
Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm

This pair of wall lights are superbly wrought in bronze, and feature exceptionally fine gilding. Each light is supported by a lyre-form backplate, from which sprouts five scrolled acanthus branches, leading to five light fittings. On the backplate there also features a sunburst motif with a mask of Apollo in the middle, as well as a bow at the top.
The lights in this pair are particularly modelled after those made by famed French craftsman Pierre-Francois Feuchère, who, in the 1770s and 1780s, was celebrated for his production of ormolu wares for wealthy consumers in the Louis XVI period.

Artist/maker: (after) Pierre-François Feuchère (French, 1737-1823)

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Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |