A pair of French Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze sconces
First-quarter 20th Century
Each gilt-bronze sconce with an architectural central column decorated with a cartouche and drapery festoons issuing five curving arms with acanthus leaf armbacks and gadrooned bobeches terminating in a faux candle light socket and surmounted by a ribbon bow, 2 pieces
Each: 42" H x 15.75" W x 7" D
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. One with loosening of joined lower segment and cracks to one faux candle sleeve. One with a .5" loss to one faux candle sleeve. Sconces have been rewired. Wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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First-quarter 20th Century
Each gilt-bronze sconce with an architectural central column decorated with a cartouche and drapery festoons issuing five curving arms with acanthus leaf armbacks and gadrooned bobeches terminating in a faux candle light socket and surmounted by a ribbon bow, 2 pieces
Each: 42" H x 15.75" W x 7" D
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. One with loosening of joined lower segment and cracks to one faux candle sleeve. One with a .5" loss to one faux candle sleeve. Sconces have been rewired. Wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use.