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Late 19th C. Set 4 Regence Style French Bronze Ormolu 3 Arm Sconces

$8,995per set
£6,800.38per set
€8,145.64per set
CA$12,800.96per set
A$13,082.39per set
CHF 7,470.55per set
MX$170,231.78per set
NOK 85,359.12per set
SEK 88,968.56per set
DKK 60,887.37per set

About the Item

This exceptional set of four late 19th-century French gilt-bronze wall sconces is distinguished by the remarkable quality of its casting, chasing, and sculptural ornament. Each sconce is conceived as a lavish three-light composition, combining exuberant scrolling arms with richly modeled foliate backplates and finely detailed classical masks. The overall effect is opulent yet beautifully balanced, reflecting the high standards of French bronze workmanship during the latter decades of the nineteenth century. Each backplate is formed as a dense arrangement of deeply modeled scrolling acanthus leaves and rocaille-inspired ornament, worked in pronounced relief to create dramatic areas of light and shadow. Emerging from the lower center is an expressive female mask, sensitively modeled with individually articulated facial features and framed by the surrounding foliage. The depth and crispness of the casting are particularly noteworthy, with even the smallest veins, curls, borders, and ornamental details carefully defined. Three gracefully scrolling candle arms emerge from each backplate. The two lateral arms sweep outward and upward in opposing curves, while the central candle cup projects forward, creating an elegant three-dimensional composition. Each arm terminates in a substantial circular drip pan with finely decorated edging and a richly modeled candle socket. The repeated use of beading, gadrooning, foliage, and classical ornament demonstrates the considerable attention paid to details that might easily have been simplified on lesser-quality examples. The warm golden surface beautifully complements the sculptural character of the bronze. Particularly impressive is the consistency of workmanship across the complete set of four, making these sconces especially desirable for installation in a large room, entrance hall, library, dining room, or formal interior. The sconces are presently not wired and retain their character as traditional candle sconces. For contemporary use, however, they could potentially be adapted for electricity by a qualified electrician or lighting-restoration specialist experienced in wiring antique fixtures, subject to inspection of the sconces and determination that they can be safely converted without compromising the historic bronze work. With their substantial casting, exceptionally crisp chasing, sculptural masks, deeply modeled foliage, and beautifully formed candle arms, these four sconces represent a particularly handsome example of late nineteenth-century French decorative bronze work. Dimensions:11.25 inches high x 21 inches wide x 15 inches deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Regency (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    (e.g. 1890-1899)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good antique/vintage condition with the exception of some light surface scratches, Minor finish loss and normal age related wear. As to be expected with items of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091351571972

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