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19th Century Empire Bronze Sconces

$16,534.78per set
£12,448.16per set
€14,000per set
CA$22,777.75per set
A$25,509.65per set
CHF 13,310.52per set
MX$311,589.37per set
NOK 169,348.49per set
SEK 159,631.25per set
DKK 106,569.89per set

About the Item

Pair of gilt and patinated bronze sconces from embellished with winged Victories. Each sconce features four candlestick branches that terminate in lions heads and are intricately sculpted with palmettes, griffons, and masks. The gilt bronze bust of Victory rests on a tapered, patinated bronze panel that is embellished with laurel wreaths and winged torches. Victory’s feet extend from beneath and are standing on a globe. The ornamentation of this piece is rigorously symmetrical and focuses on the symbols associated with the mythical figure of the Roman goddess Victory. During the time of Imperial Rome she had a true following of worshipers, and she became a decorative motif that was representative of the Empire style, circa 1850 Dimension: L 13.4 in, W 6.3 in, H 22.4 in Dimension: L 34 cm, W 16 cm, H 57 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 45361stDibs: LU2065316467741

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