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Pair French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cherub Wall-Lights, After Joseph Chéret

$12,950per set
$18,950per set31% Off
£9,632.61per set
£14,095.60per set31% Off
€11,277.88per set
€16,503.16per set31% Off
CA$18,069.65per set
CA$26,441.69per set31% Off
A$20,220.44per set
A$29,588.99per set31% Off
CHF 10,558.17per set
CHF 15,449.98per set31% Off
MX$248,589.30per set
MX$363,765.81per set31% Off
NOK 133,203.43per set
NOK 194,919.30per set31% Off
SEK 125,343.77per set
SEK 183,418.10per set31% Off
DKK 84,141.66per set
DKK 123,126.21per set31% Off
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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:
    Blown Glass,Bronze,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • 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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