AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE Lighting

These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along with ‘BY’ for the prestigious Beurdeley furniture-making workshop (French, founded 1818). Vian purchased several bronze models that were created by Beurdeley when the company closed in 1895. These lights were most likely cast from a Beurdeley model. Typical of both Beurdeley’s and Vian’s work, these lights are designed in an 18th century Louis XVI (Neoclassical) style. The wall lights feature gilt bronze (ormolu) backplates which are designed to look like ribbons, tied in bows and ending in tassels. These ribbons support gilt bronze oval frames...

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A pair of French Louis XVI style tôle two-light sconces with ostrich plume motifs from the late 19th century. Each of this pair of French sconces features an exquisite grouping of os...

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Oré 3 Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.

Set of four patinated bronze double light bronze sconces, Dutch style with original patina.

Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.

An exceptional grouping of four early 20th century Louis XV-style wall sconces, made of gilt bronze sculpted into the most elegant acanthus and rococo forms. Designed to mirror each ...

Set of four French gilt bronze scrolled three-arm sconces with floral motif. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century.

A late 19th century French pair of gilt-wood 2 light sconces featuring carved eagles, bows and tassels detail. Recently electrified for the U.S.A.    

Great set of four wrought-iron anchor-shaped sconces with rope detail and brass stars, with original black paint.

A refined set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lamps. Made in France in the late 19th century by Henri Vian. Very high quality. Each fitted with two lights held by a ...

French crystal sconces two pair, circa 1930.