French 19th Century Empire Demi-Lune Sconce, Three Lights

By French Antiques | Published: March 28, 2018

Item Number: 340x

This French 19th century sconce is made of both patinated bronze and bronze, and features a classic demi-lune, ‘half moon,’ shape. The backplate features a pineapple above acanthus leaves at top. As the eye moves downward, we see a floriated bronze decoration above patinated bronze elements. The half moon shaped element is wrapped in simply patterned patinated bronze, and features three lights, each with beaded drippers above acanthus leaf covered candle cups.

Price: $2,750 view item

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19th Century Small Two-Tier Bronze and Crystal Louis XV Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: January 25, 2018

Item Number: 4440

This small French two tier bronze chandelier features crystal bobeches, a bronze center, and arms adorned with acanthus leaves. The bronze center is beautifully cast with acanthus leaf details stretching towards the crown as well as the base. The chandelier is draped with a multitude of crystals; ropes of octagon shaped crystals flow between the arms as well as the crown, crystal prisms rest in the lower tier alongside sunburst teardrops, and cut crystal plaquettes.

Price: $6,500 view item

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French 19th Century Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 367x

This French Belle Epoque chandelier is cast with beautiful bronze and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a splendid acanthus leaf crown at top, with leaves flowing towards a reeded center. The foliate scroll arms are adorned with acanthus leaves, feature detailed bronze bobeches, and small dragon heads incorporated into the scrollwork. The chandelier is finished with beautiful pattern work at bottom and a small, detailed bronze bobeche.

Price: $3,750 view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: December 24, 2010

Item Number: 0395

This beautiful pair of French Louis XV four branch bronze sconces feature bronze candle cups and bobeches. Dating back to the 19th century, the pieces are draped with crystal rosettes, crystal stars, and cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes with large cut crystal teardrops at the top. Finally, a large crystal obelisk is found in the center of each. The glimmering bronze creates a beautiful, open background for the clear crystals to shine through, resulting in a well balanced and vibrant pair.

Price: $18,000 view item

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19th Century French Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 1291

This French Belle Epoque chandelier is cast in beautiful bronze and features unusual bronze bobeches and candle cups with beading in the center. The piece dates back to the 19th century and offers great details; a crown embellished with acanthus leaves sits at top, a reeded bronze center moves downward towards the six scroll arms adorned with acanthus leaves, acorns and oak leaves. Lastly, the chandelier is finished with a bronze acorn finial.

Price: $3,500 view item

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French Early 20th Century Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 369x

This French early 20th century bronze chandelier features bronze bobeches with beaded edges, a reeded bronze center and scroll arms with foliate decoration. The crown features detailed oak leaves, and the reeded center features curled acanthus leaves. The chandelier is finished with bronze acorn finial, producing a classic, balanced bronze fixture

Price: $3,500 view item

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Pair of Large 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 15, 2014

Item Number: 79x

These French Napoleon III sconces are made of bronze and date back to the mid 19th century. The backplate features a flowing acanthus leaf motif as well as geometric pattern work. The top features a bronze flame, and the bottom, a scrolling finial. The two arms reach out from the center plate with grapes in the casting. This was likely an ode to bacchus, the greek god of wine.

Price: $4,500 for the pair view item

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Italian Carved Wood, Painted Iron Chandelier with Flat Arms

By French Antiques | Published: February 3, 2017

Item Number: 6411

This painted Italian chandelier features iron arms, tole and wooden bobeches, and a wooden finial at top and bottom. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century, features simple ‘flat body’ arms, with two tiers of lighting.

Price: $7,500 view item

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Italian Floral Painted and Gilded Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 20, 2014

Item Number: 6599

This pair of Italian painted and gilded two light floral sconces feature a bouquet of tulips, zinnias and bluebonnets, accompanied by a bow ribbon at the base of each.

Price: $1,750 pair view item

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Beautiful Pair of Italian Gilded Iron Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 1, 2014

Item Number: 6607

This beautiful pair of Italian gilded iron sconces was created in the mid 20th century, circa 1970, and features a unique intertwining rope design. Each holds two lights and offers two tole tassels at the base. The pieces are made of iron and gilded, meaning they are covered in real gold.

Price: $900 pair Final Price, discounted from $2,250 view item

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