Louis XVI Style Pair of French Balloon Sconces in Brass and Crystal

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Louis XVI Style Pair of French Balloon Sconces in Brass and Crystal

About the Item

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Lovely and refined pair of wall sconces with the typical balloon shape; the structure, in golden brass, is enriched by refined decorations in the shape of soft garlands; at the top are arranged three leaves embellished with prismatic drop crystals; the entire frame of each wall sconce is adorned with chains of lead crystals, cut, ground and faceted, joined together manually by decorated metal wires; in the upper part all the crystals have a flattened octagonal shape, while in the lower part there are also rectangular prismatic crystals and below these, there is a group of prismatic drops equal to those on the top, the whole forms a cascade of shining beauty. On the back is a cross-shaped brass plate that hides the electrical wires and allows the sconces to be placed on the wall. The structure of the two sconces is the classic and iconic balloon type, called in French "sac-à-perle" because it recalls the shape of a basket, born under the reign of LouisXIV but which had its apogee during the Louis XVI period; the sconces were created between 1960 and 1965 by a workshop on the outskirts of Paris, where the craftsman managed to come up with two unique, precious and elegant products. The appliques have a single point of light, but when they are turned on, the ground crystals refract the light with infinite facets, and enchanting reflections are created that enhance their decorative effect, but they can also give an exciting glow just thanks to the natural light reflected from the crystals; their extreme classicism and their romantic line, make them extremely versatile and easily placed in any environment. The pair is in good condition. The electrical system is working but the wiring is European, the compatibility of the voltage in other countries must always be checked by an electrician before use. Measures width cm.24, depth cm.14, height cm.50. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) for maximum protection and safety of the objects.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Crystal,Faceted,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960-1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The pair is in good condition. The electrical system is working but the wiring is European, the compatibility of the voltage in other countries must always be checked by an electrician before use.
Seller Location:
Prato, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4632227256422