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Large French Empire Bronze Ormolu Flame Sconces browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Furnishings: Lighting: Sconces: Pre 1900: item # 258764 Please refer to our stock # T0345 when inquiring.
Robert L. Reese Antiques and Fine Art PO Box 831753 Ocala, Florida 34483-1753 tel. 352.484.8424 Guest Book SOLD |
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A Fine and large pair of 2nd Empire ormolu or gilt bronze three light wall sconces. French, Napoleon III, circa: 1850-1860. Measuring: 18" high by 11" wide. An exceptional pair of Neoclassical sconces or Wall-Lights after a design by Jean-Louis Prieur, each backplate in the form of a fluted flaming torch supporting three scroll branches and acanthus leaved candle-nozzles. _____________________________________________________________________ Literature: The present pair is inspired from a large group of wall-lights delivered for use in the Royal Palaces from about 1775. A similar pair at Fontainebleau is illustrated and discussed in the catalogue of 'Pendules et bronzes d'ameublement entre sous le Premier Empire' part 1 of the catalog of the contents of the Chateau. Another similar pair is in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, and is illustrated by Ottomeyer and Proschel, 'Vergoldete Bronzen, fig. 3.5.4.' together with Prieur's design, fig 3.5.3, also in the Getty Museum. _____________________________________________________________________ High quality casting with very sharp crisp details through out the entire work of art. Stunning soft matte gilding accented by brilliant burnished areas of gilding for contrast and beauty. Wonderful original condition with its original gilding still in tact with only slight wear to the top candle-nozzles. Please view all the photos and text for further examples in Museums and private collections. |
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