Wall Lights & Sconces
17th century
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Wall Lights & Sconces du 17th century
Monumental pair of torchieres, Paris, Louis XIV period
DIMENSIONS : l. 18.9 .inH. 68.5 .inP. 18.9 .in
MATERIAUX : Gilded and silver leaf wood
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?Rare pair of large torchiere holders in silvered and gilded leaf wood.
Model with tripod legs ending in acanthus scrolls supported by lion paws.
The front is delicately carved with stylized shells and metalwork-shaped lambrequins.
The baluster barrels are separated by hexagonal faceted rosettes; they are carved with bouquets of flowers and sunflowers.
The upper parts are decorated with cups with palmette bases and gadroon friezes.
Beautiful state of conservation of the barrels.
The oxidized silver leaves, with gaps, retouching and traces of gilding (may have been two-tone originally).
Parisian work from the Louis XIV period, 17th century.