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Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces

$12,000per set
£8,927.02per set
€10,466.24per set
CA$16,783.52per set
A$18,739.29per set
CHF 9,832.31per set
MX$231,276.02per set
NOK 123,593.38per set
SEK 115,643.52per set
DKK 78,079.93per set
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About the Item

Period ormolu sconces in First Empire, imperial Russian, realistic lion mask form --Percier and fontaine designed lion mask being impaled by three arrows --Exquisite mercury gilding.
  • Attributed to:
    Percier & Fontaine (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1805-1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU864522876382

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