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Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Neoclassical 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.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	11421B
Incollect Reference #:	742777

Dimensions

W.	19.29 in;	H.	37.01 in;	D.	12.99 in;
W.	49 cm;	H.	94 cm;	D.	33 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.