Pair Of Louis XVI-style Wall Sconces. 19th Century.
A pair of two-armed wall sconces in chiseled and gilded bronze depicting cupids blowing horns.
The sconces are adorned with acanthus leaves, rosettes, and ribbon bows, and feature a pine cone at the bottom.
Based on a 1787 design by Jean Hauré, a sculptor and master foundryman who had been in charge of the Crown Furniture since 1784, commissioned for the Château de Saint-Cloud.
One example is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Reference: “Vergoldete Bronzen” by H. Ottomeyer and P. Proschel. Munich: 1986 (288).
France.
19th century.
In good condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 41 cm
Width: 25 cm
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 25 cm
Height: 41 cm
Reference (ID): 1849525
Availability: In stock
