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A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques

About the Item

A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques. France, Circa 1870. Each vigourously modelled in the Louis XV high rococo style as branches of oak leave and acorns suspended from ribbon tied drapes. Provenance: Alfred de Rothschild (1842-1918) the Bronzina Room at Halton House, Buckinghamshire Lionel de Rothschild (1882-1942) Edmund de Rothschild (1916-2009) The Trustees of Exbury House Literature: Rothschild Archive, London, Manuscript: 000/174/C/3, Christie, Manson & Woods Probate Valuation of 'The Estate of Alfred C. de Rothschild, Esq. C.V.O. Deceased, Halton House Tring'. 1918. Listed as 'A pair of Louis XV ormolu wall lights, chased as oak branches with nozzles for two lights each, £80.0.0.'
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B770921stDibs: LU1028038444272

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