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A Pair of Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
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for sale €1,872     $2,032
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A Pair of Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A pair of large French, Louis XVI style gilt bronze, twin branch wall lights with swags and ribbons.

c.1930

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199817
Dealers Internal Reference
ET04415
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+44 (0) 207 8810881

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Description
A pair of large French, Louis XVI style gilt bronze, twin branch wall lights with swags and ribbons.

c.1930

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199817
Dealers Internal Ref
ET04415
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

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Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crests, tassel drops, and candle sockets.
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Archive I A pair of gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crests, tassel drops, and candle sockets.

A Pair of Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights

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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
Location
Kent
CT17
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Ebury Trading
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A pair of gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crests, tassel drops, and candle sockets.
A PAIR OF LARGE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
Ref: SA1199817
A pair of gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crests, tassel drops, and candle sockets.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGilt Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow top, Tassel drops, Twin candle arms, Foliate scrolling
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

These large Louis XVI style wall lights originate from 1930. The pair is made of gilt bronze with a bright gold finish and two branches each. Every sconce exhibits detailed classical decoration, including a ribbon bow crest at the top, twin candle arms with foliate scrolling, and tassel drops hanging below. Each piece also incorporates a circular medallion motif near the suspension point and candle sockets holding white cylindrical candles. Measuring 86 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, these wall lights function well in traditional interior spaces. They suit placement in a dining room above a sideboard or in a hallway to provide layered illumination. The design reflects classic French chateau styling, bringing ornate metalwork and antique character to interior walls.

FAQs

Louis XVI style lighting is characterised by Neoclassical symmetry, refined geometric proportions, and classical decorative motifs such as ribbon bows, tassels, foliate scrolls, and fluted columns.

Authentic French wall sconces of this period were typically cast in bronze and finished with mercury gilding, known as ormolu, featuring hand-chiselled details and turned candle sockets.

Look for evidence of lost-wax casting, hand-chased surface ornament, heavy visual weight, threaded assembly components, and authentic oxidisation or wear to the gilded finish on unexposed rear surfaces.

Mount a pair symmetrically flanking a central mirror, artwork, or fireplace mantel to create a balanced focal point in classical or contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry brush, avoiding abrasive chemicals, water, or metal polishes that can remove the delicate original gilding.
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