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Pair of French Napoleon III Figural Bronze Sconces with Winged Victory on Wood

About the Item

A pair of elegant French bronze two-armed figural wall lights with winged Victories, mounted on shaped cherrywood panels with bevelled gilt edges. In perfect conditions, both wall candleholders have new European standard wiring and date back to Napoleon III period. This pair of bronze twin arm antique wall sconces show the allegorical Hellenistic winged figures of NIKE or Victory, symbol of military triumph. The detailed cast winged figure of Victory stands tipped-toed on a sphere and holds up an urn vase with two scrolling arms, ending with candleholders decorated with floral patterns, fluting leaves, and flowers. Excellent condition and very well cast. These antique appliques, of French origin, come from an Italian private palazzo. The cherry wooden panel height size is 43 cms, overall size up to candleholders is 49 cms high. Cherry panels have a great warm color and a handmade shellac polish finish. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2-3 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork. Measures: Height 55 cm, (49 cm h. bronze candleholders). width 25 cm, (panel 20 cm) depth 16 cm. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cherry,Cast,Gilt,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Rewired: New European standard wiring. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16951stDibs: LU2160324066092
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