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Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences

About the Item

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature fantastically stylized Egyptian figures on each back plate. Note the details in the wings, the fabric and hands with fingers resting on the arms. The canter features a delicately detailed wreath above a flaming, winged torch. The four arms are beautifully detailed as well, with each bobeche featuring acanthus leaves and a profiled face. At bottom, the Egyptian figure’s feet rests on a golden bronze ball. The pair is a true reflection of the artistry in the 1800s, as well as the heavy Egyptian influence on the French during its creation, circa 1860, due to Napoleon’s Campaign in the region. Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired and in working order. Each chandelier and lantern comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, and ample wire, and each sconce comes with all materials needed to mount. Each piece is newly wired with UL approved wire and sockets and is fully operable. The piece is part of the collection from The French Antique Shop, a fourth generation antique store in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. A space that was created and curated at first by Marie and Marcelle and Granet. Their first shop was located in the heart of Paris, and opened in 1919 after they migrated to Paris from Romania post World War I. Shortly after establishing themselves in Paris, as a Jewish family they were forced to flee in the late 1930s before World War II. Marie and Marcel opened up their shop in New Orleans in 1939, the city in which this antique collection has grown and continues to flourish. The store is now run by the third and fourth generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have imported all the antique items in our collection directly from France.

Dimensions:

Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Power Source:

Hardwired

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Tin

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1860

Condition:

Rewired.

Seller Location:

New Orleans, LA

Reference Number:

Seller: 59341stDibs: LU1696234848962

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