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Two French Empire, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1860

$3,630per set
£2,756.35per set
€3,152.09per set
CA$5,071.64per set
A$5,640.77per set
CHF 2,945.43per set
MX$68,642.13per set
NOK 37,617.68per set
SEK 35,278.74per set
DKK 23,525.23per set
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About the Item

Two, exceptional pairs of 19th century 3-arm gas sconces featuring Horn-shaped arms ornamented with anthemions and terminating in urn form candle cups with swags. Sconce body depicts torchier wreathes with pierced olive branches and ribbons. Original surfaces, some with verde gris spotting where gilding has worn through. Custom electrification inclusive. $6,500 a pair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall condition on sconces is excellent. One sconce has some loss to gilding resulting in a verde gris coloration.
  • Seller Location:
    Baltimore, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881518678062

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