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Pair French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cherub Wall-Lights, After Joseph Chéret
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A fine pair of French Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze two-light wall-lights, after Gustave Joseph Chéret (French, 1838-1894) signed: Joseph Chéret, 25 and Stamped: Soleau-Paris. The Art-Nouveau sconces, each depicting a figure of an open arm cherub with holding a pair of candle-lights fitted with later Tiffany style iridescent gold Favrile Lily art glass shades. The base centered with crossed-torches amongst acanthus and grape vines. (Electrified). Circa: Paris, 1900's.
The sculptor Gustave-Joseph Chéret (1838-1894) worked in the second half of the 19th century. He was the younger brother of the painter Jules Chéret. From 1887 onwards he was a member of the artistic management of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. He also worked for the ceramist Joseph-Théodore Deck. A cast of the present vase was exhibited at the 1882 Paris Salon.
The present model of wall-lights, also edited by Eugene Soleau, were exhibited at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. (see A. Duncan, The Paris Salons, Suffolk, 1999, Vol. V, illus. p. 178.)
Measures: Height: 32 1/2 inches (82.6 cm)
Width: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)
Depth: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm).
- Attributed to:Eugene Soleau (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Voltage:110-150v
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and charming pair of wall lights in great original condition. Burnished gilt highlights over stain gilt with minor age wear. Please view all images.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A2524 - Lot 113471stDibs: LU1796223121032
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