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19th Century Victorian Era Gilt Bronze Mounted Mirror Wall Sconce Lamp

About the Item

A stunning 19th century gilt bronze ormolu mounted mirrored three light sculptural wall sconce girandole. Created before electricity was available, this sconce was originally used as a candle holder, with the light of the candle flame intensified by the reflecting mirrored backplate; now electrified, having a lion mask bracket ejecting three scroll arms terminating in faux candle covers, with a beveled glass mirror plate framed by an ornate gilt bronze border, over a rectangular wooden panel in faux tortoise-shell black and dark red paint stain finish, surmounted by a fancy protruding Rococo pierced fiolated scroll flourish figural spread wing eagle finial. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, Texas. The Fine Art & Antiques catalog. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a notable media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow on PBS for 13 years, as well as a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other publications. She's also founded highly regarded art galleries and exhibits throughout the United States. Dimensions: (approx) 25" Tall, 13.5" Wide, 8" Deep Condition: Very good antique condition with nicely aged warm rich patina. Light fixture works as it should. Attractive appearance, some metalwork likely re-gilded, brilliant gold tone, nicely patinated metal with some spots of oxidation. Minor small scattered dark age spots to mirror. Since it was later electrified, the wiring is external/exposed and concealed using wire. Heavy wire to verso for wall hanging.

Dimensions:

Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

110-150v

Lampshade:

Not Included

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Bronze,Glass,Metal,Paint,Wood,Beaded,Beveled,Ebonized,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Metalwork,Painted

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1875

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Converted from candle to modern electric lamp. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition. Tested/works. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged patina, likely some re-gilded, other patinated w/minor oxidation spots. Minor small scattered dark age spots to mirror. Later wiring external/concealed using thin wire.

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977240627652

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