Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Sconces
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Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Sconces, third quarter 19th century, also referred to as "wall chandeliers" in the Louis XIV taste, with wall brackets decorated with leaves and pierced swags, with fluted arch leaf-molded standards decorated with masques and scrollwork, the scrolled candle arms terminating in reeded candle cups, the leaf-molded drip pans drilled for prisms, h. 21-3/4", w. 9-3/4", d. 8".
Condition
In "as found" condition. One candle cup on one of the sconces is a similar, but replaced cup. Both have an old surface, with much of the gilding intact. No sign of any damage or other missing elements. Good quality to the casting. Nice overall patina.
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Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Sconces
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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