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Monumental Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Jean-Charles Delafosse

$51,833.77per set
£38,000per set
€44,138.27per set
CA$71,413.98per set
A$77,886.98per set
CHF 41,259.27per set
MX$933,754.33per set
NOK 525,459.70per set
SEK 480,493.90per set
DKK 329,756.10per set

About the Item

France, circa 1775. The rarity and importance of this magnificently grand and opulent pair od sconces cannot be overstated, they are without question the finest example you will see. Each with three gorgeously decorated branches, with a central bow adorned, the gilt bronze husks give a delightfully draped flow the whole exhibit the fullest grandeur, adding to the true majesty of these incredible works of art. From an Important Estate, these grand Museum Quality masterpieces are in excellent condition for their age and incredibly maintain their original gilding. Truly stunning, they are extremely heavy and the absolute best you could find. Measures: Height 22.5in, width 16in, depth 11in.
  • Attributed to:
    Jean-Charles Delafosse (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Retaining their original mercury gilding.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU120426191903

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