Wall Lights & Sconces
18th century
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Wall Lights & Sconces du 18th century
Pair of candlesticks , Paris circa 1780
DIMENSIONS : H. 16.14 .inØ 9.45 .in
MATERIAUX : Ormolu
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?Pair of finely chiseled and mercury-gilded bronze candlesticks.
The bases with radiant decoration are surrounded by laurel tori.
The baluster-shaped barrels are decorated with acanthus bases and grooves; they support bobeches in the shape of a Medici vase.
A bouquet with three arms of lights transforms the torches into candelabras.
The central part of the bouquet is decorated with an antique cassolette and topped with a cap in the shape of flames, which serves as a snuffer.
Beautiful state of conservation, high quality of original mercury carving and gilding (wear).
Parisian work from the Louis XVI period around 1780.