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French Pair of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights

1920 - 1940
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A pretty French pair of twin arm polychrome and giltwood wall lights, the reeded scalloped gilded scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an Urn carved wooden polychrome floral backplate with giltwood finial, super original coloured patination and well carved. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 15"/38cm D: 7.5"/19cm

Product Ref: OKA05357

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Polychrome Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

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SA1126061
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OKA05357
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We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A pretty French pair of twin arm polychrome and giltwood wall lights, the reeded scalloped gilded scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an Urn carved wooden polychrome floral backplate with giltwood finial, super original coloured patination and well carved. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 15"/38cm D: 7.5"/19cm

Product Ref: OKA05357

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Polychrome Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126061
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05357
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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French Pair of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights

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A pair of French giltwood and polychrome twin-arm wall sconces featuring urn-shaped backplates decorated with carved fruit and floral garlands.
French Pair Of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights
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Polychrome twin arm wall lights are decorative wall-mounted lighting fixtures featuring two candle branches projecting from a central backplate finished in multiple painted colours. Originating in French Neoclassical and Louis XVI traditions, these fixtures frequently feature urn backplates adorned with hand-carved floral or fruit swags.

Traditional French wall sconces of this period were typically carved from solid timber or crafted using carved gesso over wood, finished with gold leaf gilded surfaces and hand-painted polychrome decoration. The candle arms are often forged metal or cast bronze wrapped in matching carved or gilded casings.

Authentic pieces show hand-carved wood grain or layered gesso work beneath the painted finish, along with subtle signs of age such as slight crazing or gilding wear. Look for traditional joinery on the backplate, carved motif details like urns and foliate festoons, and original hand-cut structural elements.

Mount these wall sconces symmetrically on either side of an entryway mirror, above a mantelpiece, or framing artwork in a dining room to create balanced focal points. Combining gilded and painted finishes against dark or neutral wall tones highlights their intricate carved details while adding warm ambient illumination.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to clear dust from intricate carved swags without damaging delicate paint layers. Avoid damp wiping, commercial chemical cleaners, or liquid solvents, as moisture can lift gilding and dissolve painted polychrome detailing.
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