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Pair of Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconces
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Pair of Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconces

19th century
Description

Pair of important impressive large-scale mid-19th century French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm sconces. The richly designed pair with all original gilt has unusual serpent decoration above three scrolling arms with floral relief terminating in Zeus Masks

Dimensions

Height 24 Inches

Length 14 Inches

width 8 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 19th Century.

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SA917121
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Pair of important impressive large-scale mid-19th century French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm sconces.
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The richly designed pair with all original gilt has unusual serpent decoration above three scrolling arms with floral relief terminating in Zeus Masks.
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Dimensions

Height 24 Inches

Length 14 Inches

width 8 Inches

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA917121
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A pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces decorated with bow cresting, scrolling foliage, and a mascaron face at the base.
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Archive I A pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces decorated with bow cresting, scrolling foliage, and a mascaron face at the base.

Pair of Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconces

Archive II A pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces decorated with bow cresting, scrolling foliage, and a mascaron face at the base. View II
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A pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces decorated with bow cresting, scrolling foliage, and a mascaron face at the base.
Pair Of Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconces
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A pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces decorated with bow cresting, scrolling foliage, and a mascaron face at the base.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XIV Style
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow cresting, Mascaron mask, Foliate candle nozzles, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

These 19th-century French Louis XIV style gilt bronze three-arm wall sconces present a rich gold colour with all original ormolu finish and intricate ornamentation. Each fixture features a ribbon bow cresting at the top, unusual serpent decoration, and scrolling arms adorned with floral relief, terminating in Zeus masks alongside a mascaron face at the base. The structural layout incorporates foliate candle nozzles, elaborate acanthus-style mouldings, and detailed relief castings throughout. Measuring 61 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, these wall-mounted fittings suit installation on a narrow wall space within hallways, grand reception rooms, or dining spaces to provide ambient illumination in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Louis XIV style sconces feature grand, symmetrical Baroque forms with classical motifs such as mascarons, foliate scrolls, and draped ribbons, typically rendered in heavy gilt bronze.

Cast bronze finished with fire gilding, also known as mercury gilding or ormolu, was the standard material for high-end French decorative wall lights.

Authentic examples demonstrate precise hand-chasing, substantial casting weight, original mounting threaded rods, and characteristic patination or mercury gilding wear on the reverse surfaces.

Mount a pair flanking a mantelpiece, mirror, or artwork to introduce architectural symmetry, warm metallic texture, and classical proportion to dining rooms or foyers.

Dust regularly using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid metal polishes and chemical abrasives that can strip or damage the original gilded layer.
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