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Pair of Bronze & Gilt French Cherub Antique Wall Lights
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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Pair of Bronze & Gilt French Cherub Antique Wall Lights

19th century
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A quality pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze wall lights cast in the form of Bronze Cherubs playing gilded trumpets from a scrolled acanthus having twin foliate scrolled candle branches surmounted by vase-shaped nozzles above gadrooned circular drip-pans, the branches set upon elaborate foliate-wrapped scrolls whilst the base is adorned with trophies of arrows set in a quiver crossed with flaming torch.

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Height 44 cm from the cherubs head to the base 60cm height including the bulb x width 27 cm

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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A quality pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze wall lights cast in the form of Bronze Cherubs playing gilded trumpets from a scrolled acanthus having twin foliate scrolled candle branches surmounted by vase-shaped nozzles above gadrooned circular drip-pans, the branches set upon elaborate foliate-wrapped scrolls whilst the base is adorned with trophies of arrows set in a quiver crossed with flaming torch.

Re-wired & Pat Tested

Height 44 cm from the cherubs head to the base 60cm height including the bulb x width 27 cm

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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A pair of French gilt and dark patinated bronze two-branch wall sconces featuring central figures holding musical instruments.
Pair of Bronze & Gilt French Cherub Antique Wall Lights
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French Louis XVI style wall sconces are defined by symmetrical neoclassical forms, architectural elements, foliage, and classical figures. Often executed in chased gilt bronze or patinated metal, these fixtures reflect the aesthetic of late eighteenth-century French decorative arts.

French sconces were cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques. Surfaces were finished with fire gilding (ormolu) or dark patination to generate visual contrast between sculptural elements and structural scrollwork.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-chased surface detail, considerable weight due to solid bronze construction, and hand-cut threaded iron components. Natural wear to mercury gilding typically exposes minor oxidisation and red-gold undertones.

Wall lights are mounted in pairs to flank central elements such as mirrors, artworks, or mantelpieces. They offer architectural structure and ambient illumination when set against neutral plaster or dark timber panelling.

Remove surface dust using a dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Chemical solvents, liquid polishes, and abrasive cleaners must be avoided to prevent stripping the original gilding and surface patina.
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