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Learn MoreLouis XV-Style Doré Bronze Sconces
- This pair of Louis XV-style bronze ormolu sconces exemplifies the height of bronze artistry
- These sconces are ornamented with oak leaves, acanthus foliage, acorns and blossoming flowers
- The sophisticated light fixtures embody the exuberant Rococo aesthetic
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19th Century
This exceptional pair of Louis XV-style bronze ormolu sconces exemplifies the height of 19th-century decorative artistry. Crafted with extraordinary naturalistic grace characteristic of the period, these sconces showcase masterfully executed details with remarkable clarity and precision. The fixtures' two sinuous arms emerge from a richly ornamented central backplate, each branch adorned with meticulously rendered oak leaves, acanthus foliage, acorns and blossoming flowers.
The warm, lustrous ormolu finish enhances. . .
19th Century
This exceptional pair of Louis XV-style bronze ormolu sconces exemplifies the height of 19th-century decorative artistry. Crafted with extraordinary naturalistic grace characteristic of the period, these sconces showcase masterfully executed details with remarkable clarity and precision. The fixtures' two sinuous arms emerge from a richly ornamented central backplate, each branch adorned with meticulously rendered oak leaves, acanthus foliage, acorns and blossoming flowers.
The warm, lustrous ormolu finish enhances the dimensional quality of the botanical elements, creating a play of light and shadow that amplifies their sculptural presence. These sophisticated light fixtures embody the exuberant Rococo aesthetic for which the reign of Louis XV is particularly celebrated, balancing elaborate ornamentation with harmonious proportions.
Each: 21" high x 13 1/2" wide x 8" deep

Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Sconce |
Style: | Louis XV |
Depth: | 8.0 in. (20.32 cm) |
Width: | 13.5 in. (34.29 cm) |
Height: | 21.0 in. (53.34 cm) |

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