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Pair of French Gilt and Enameled Bronze Two-Light Sconces signed Millet a Paris

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Pair of French gilt and enameled bronze two-light sconces signed Millet a Paris. In the neoclassical taste, scepters terminating in artichoke finials, the molded candle arms set with ram's heads and birds, a female mask forming the arm joint. Dimensions: Height 26 1/2" Width 14" Projection 7" CW4773 Established by Théodore Millet in 1853, the Maison Millet operated until 1902 from premises at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, before relocating to 23, boulevard Beaumarchais. Millet produced fine quality meubles de luxe, specialising in meubles et bronzes d'art, genre ancien et moderne, with an accent on the Louis XV and XVI styles. The firm's work covered a wide range of furniture, including authorised copies of 18th century styles. Millet won awards in Paris and London including a gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, a Grand Prix in 1900 and three further diplômes d'honneur and four médailles d'or. In 1902 the firm was authorised by the director of the Palace of Versailles to replicate Marie-Antoinette's celebrated Grand cabinet à bijoux. Maison Millet was an active client of François Linke.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Enameled,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. MAISON MILLET (1853 - 1902) BIOGRAPHY Established by Théodore Millet in 1853, the Maison Millet operated until 1902 from premises at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, before relocating to 23, boulevard Beaumarchais.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CW47731stDibs: LU847819902322
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