Pair Of 19th-century Empire-style Gilt-bronze Circular Wall Sconces With Lion Heads
Refined and highly decorative, this pair of ornate gilt-bronze wall sconces, in the Empire style and dating from the mid-19th century, is distinguished by its elegant circular structure edged with a chiseled frieze of laurel leaves. Each sconce features three light arms with guilloché-engraved truncated conical shades, secured to the wall by a round mounting plate adorned with a majestic roaring lion’s head in high relief against a checkered background—a neoclassical motif emblematic of Empire and Restoration ornamentation.
The set features beautiful chisel work as well as beautiful original gilding that highlights the bronze’s details.
Originally electrified, these sconces are now sold and displayed equipped with LED candles.
The set features beautiful chisel work as well as beautiful original gilding that highlights the bronze’s details.
Originally electrified, these sconces are now sold and displayed equipped with LED candles.
750 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1842814
Availability: In stock
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