Pair of 19th Century Bronze Empire Sconces with Torch and Eagle Heads

Item Number: 5937

This pair of French Empire sconces are made of bronze and date back to the 19th century. The pair features a beautiful large torch back-plate with a floriate design at bottom, as well as horn-shaped bobeches. Each arm is adorned with acanthus leaves, scrolling inwards at bottom and ending with eagles’ heads. A combination of details which result in a pair of classic and stately sconces.

Price: $15,000 pair, discounted from $18,000 view item

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Large Pair of 19th Century French “Horn of Plenty” Sconces

Item Number: 223x

This pair of fantastic French bronze sconces feature most notably at top a bouquet of eight bronze d’ore candle holders. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair offers a beautiful spiraling "Horn of Plenty” base, with an egg and dart motif around the top opening. The horn is embellished with acanthus leaves and fluting, and the sconces are mounted with patterned bronze sunbursts.

Price: $27,500 view item

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Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Sconces, Four Arms and Heavy Bronze Backplate

Item Number: 59x

This unusual pair of French Louis XVI style sconces are made of gorgeous bronze and date back to the early 1900s. The pieces feature a striking geometric pattern on the heavy backplate and elaborate bronze bobeches on the end of each arm. The four arms feature beautiful bronze work with a leaf motif, and extend from one central stem attached to the backplate.

Price: $4,500 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Detailed Eagles

Item Number: 2141

This French Empire chandelier features beautiful bronze accompanied by a plethora of crystals, and dates to the 19th century. Note the oval cut crystals graduating in size from the top to the center ring, the pointed crystals draped at center, below which lies more graduating crystals flowing to the bottom of the basket. Finally, at bottom, pointed crystals act as a delicate finial at. The bronze is detailed with beaded drippers, candle cups, and bobeches resting on top of eagles which extend from the center ring. Lastly, palmettes rest above fleurettes in between each eagle, culminating the long list of details on this beautiful fixture.

Price: $45,000 view item

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Garlanded Italian Lanterns, Mid 20th Century

Item Number: 4221

These cylindrical lanterns come from Italy and are decorated with streams of garlands hanging down from the upper metal rim of the lanterns. A trio of palmetto fronds sits atop the metal rim, spaced between three arms that hold the stem of the lantern. The piece is available as an individual lantern, pair, or set of four.

Price: $1,200 each, also available as a pair or set of 4 view item

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Pair of 19th Century Venetian Lanterns

Item Number: 6678

This pair of Venetian hanging lanterns features painted and pierced tole and dates back to the 19th century. The antique Italian pair is adorned with floriate decorations and glass panes. They were originally created as procession lights and hung on the end of poles, later rings were added to the top as they were wired for electricity to complete their conversion to the hanging lights seen here.

Price: $9,000 For the pair view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier with Jasper Ware Medallions and Knotted Stem

Item Number: 6149

This fantastic small Louis XVI chandelier features finely chiseled bronze and gorgeous jasper ware medallions. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, sporting a woven fabric stem which cascades from a classic Louis XVI style ribbon at top. Detailed bronze cups and bobeches rest on herms facing downward which sit next to three oval jasperware medallions, in the manner of "Wedgwood", framed in bronze. Interspersed with these jasperware medallions, rest three oval frosted cut crystal medallions, also framed in bronze and embellished with laurel wreaths. Finally, the antique fixture is finished with a detailed acorn finial.

Price: $12,000 view item

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Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid 20th Century, also Available as a Pair

Item Number: 4009a

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. They date back to the mid 20th century and are adorned with a foliate decoration at top, center, & bottom, which is interspersed by wave pattern work. A singular light hangs downward in the center.

Price: $950 each, also available as a pair view item

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Green Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid-20th Century, Electric, Three Lights

Item Number: 4008

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is adorned with a leaf motif throughout, accompanied by a pagoda top. The lantern features three upstanding lights. 

Price: $950 each view item

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Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid 20th Century

Item Number: 4009b

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. It dates back to the mid 20th century and features floriate decoration as well as acanthus leaves. Available individually or as a pair

Price: $850 Each, also available as a pair view item

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