A stunning 19th century gilt bronze ormolu mounted mirrored three light sculptural wall sconce girandole.
Created before electricity was available, this sconce was originally used as a candle holder, with the light of the candle flame intensified by the reflecting mirrored backplate; now electrified, having a lion mask bracket ejecting three scroll arms terminating in faux candle covers, with a beveled glass mirror plate framed by an ornate gilt bronze border, over a rectangular wooden panel in faux tortoise-shell black and dark red paint stain finish, surmounted by a fancy protruding Rococo pierced fiolated scroll flourish figural spread wing eagle finial.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, Texas. The Fine Art & Antiques catalog.
Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a notable media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Beveled Lighting
MaterialsMetal, Brass, Bronze