"Pierre Chibout (1779-1824) Empire Period Wall Light Fixture"
Rare pair of Empire period sconces in finely chiseled and mercury-gilded bronze and patinated bronze. Wall lights with angels with curly hair, raised arms supporting two cornucopia-shaped light arms, corolla base with acanthus leaves. Drilling for electrification. In good condition. Pierre Chibout (1779-1824), Parisian master bronzier, renowned for his quality of chiselling, supplier of bronzes for the imperial family and the highest dignitaries of the Empire. the famous French bronzier Pierre CHIBOUT. With Pierre Philippe Thomire, Galle and Rabiat, was one of the leading artists of his time. Pierre Chibout worked with Claude François Rabiat and took over his Parisian workshop in 1815 
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