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A pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces

List: $7,800.00

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom finial where the charming richly chased cherubs are standing. The cherubs display... — Read More

Shades shown for display purposes, sold separately.

  • Item # 14157
  • H: 13.75 in L: 8.25 in D: 4.25 in

    H: 35 cm L: 21 cm D: 11 cm

  • Candle Height: 18 in
  • France
  • 19th Century
  • Ormolu, Patinated Bronze
  • Empire st. Read More
  • (Empire st.) - Neo-Classical in style, it was inspired by the decorative motifs and characteristics of Greco-Roman models, characterized as noble and massive. Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony were the preferred woods. Brass or gilt mounts in the form of swags, festoons, laurel wreaths, torches, and mythological creatures were used. Also common were the Napoleonic emblems of the bee, the crown, and the letter "N". After Napoleon conquered Egypt, he was so inspired by what he saw there, and he instructed his cabinet makers to include designs of sphinxes, Cariatides, and other Egyptian figures, in their creations.
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A pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces