"Pair Of Louis XVI Sconces In Gilt Bronze Napoleon III Period"
Important pair of Louis XVI style pendant sconces in gilded bronze. Plate chiseled with acanthus points decorated in the middle with a rosette of acanthus leaves. At the top, a fire pot urn with smoke coming out of it. The smoke is stylized on the side so that the two smoke of the sconces are symmetrical hanging, this is a rare decorative feature that is found quite rarely on Louis XVI sconces. The two arms of light are chiseled with acanthus. The electrical system is recent and works, additional wire for the earth. The original gilding is in very good condition, some black spots to finish cleaning. A signature on the back, BM? to define. This is a large pair of very decorative sconces. Napoleon III period around 1860. Delivery 30 euros in France, 80 euros in the EU and 150 euros rest of the world.