A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Aux Termes De Femmes Sconces In Chiseled And Gilt Bronze Circa 1850

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"A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Aux Termes De Femmes Sconces In Chiseled And Gilt Bronze Circa 1850"

A pair of Louis XVI style Aux Termes de Femmes sconces in chiseled and gilt bronze circa 1850-1870

A rare pair of sconces known as Aux Termes de Femmes, in finely carved bronze with a fine Mercure gilding. The shafts are in the form of women's termes terminating in interlaced acanthus scrolls. The two arms of light simulating the upper limbs of women, in foliage and grapes decoration. Slight variations in the bobèches.

Magnificent French work from the Napoleon III period circa 1850-1870 in the Louis XVI style, similar to the work of the famous silversmith Robert-Joseph Auguste (1757-1801).
A similar model from the 18th century is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York (former Wrightsman collection).

Sizes: H 12.59 Inches - Total height with opaline 15.74 Inches - W 9.44 Inches - D 5.90 Inches.

In a very fine condition, with high-quality cold chiseling and original mercury gilding with a double patina of amber and gloss.

Price: 2 800 €

Artist: A Rapprocher Du Du Travail Du Célèbre Orfèvre Robert-joseph Auguste (1757-1801). Un Modèle Similaire Du Xviiième Siècle Est Conservé Au Metropolitan Museum à New-york (ancienne Collection Wrightsman).
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Width: 24
Height: 40
Depth: 15

Reference: 1488989