"Pair Of Medici-shaped Lanterns In Gilded Wood, 18th Century, Louis XVI Style"
Exceptional pair of Medici vases in gilded wood from the 18th century, Louis XVI style Vases mounted as lanterns at a later date Ribboned pedestal Center decorated with acanthus leaves surmounted by windows supporting garlands of flowers and on the chair rail a sculpture of eggs Gilded lime wood per sheet Superb work which may be Italian of origin Very decorative elements which can be easily dismantled to be presented in vases Very solid bronze wall mounting Very rare set due to its large size Some lack of gilding which gives them a charm of yesteryear Good general condition total h: 49.8 cm d: 33.4 cm gilded wood h: 42.9 cm long bronze wall light arm: 23.5 cm 
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