SOLD: February 2023 Pair of 19th Century Two Branch Louis XV Sconces

Item Number: 6887

This beautiful pair of French Louis XV two branch sconces features bronze leaf candle cups & bobeches in the acanthus leaf motif, and dates back to the 19th century. The pieces are textured and contour beautifully, reflecting the movement of nature, and offer great details in their backplate and outreaching arms.

Price: $6,500 pair view item

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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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Set of Four 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore Sconces Stamped H D 1885

Item Number: 6810

This magnificent set of four French Louis XV sconces are made of beautiful bronze d’ore and date back to the 19th century. Each sconce is stamped on back, “H D 1885,” and offers beautiful details; note the bronze d’ore drippers edged with beads, candle cups, and circular bobeches of acanthus leaves.  The back-plate features Pan playing his pipes, a symbol of unity and joy. Acanthus leaves drape from Pan’s waist to the scrolling arms, further scrolling elements rest below, adorned with acanthus leaves, ending with double fleurettes on either side. Finally, vines are featured growing from a bow ribbon in the middle, spiraling to acorn finials at the very end. 

Price: $30,000 set of four, discounted from $47,500 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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Large Pair of Empire Sconces, Circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences

Item Number: 5934

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature fantastically stylized Egyptian figures on each backplate. Note the details in the wings, the fabric and hands with fingers resting on the arms. The center features a delicately detailed wreath above a flaming, winged torch. The four arms are beautifully detailed as well, with each bobeche featuring acanthus leaves and a profiled face. At bottom, the Egyptian figure’s feet rests on a golden bronze ball. The pair is a true reflection of the artistry in the 1800s, as well as the heavy Egyptian influence on the French during its creation, circa 1860, due to Napoleon’s campaign in the region. 

Price: $18,000 pair view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carved Gold Leaf Mirror

Item Number: 6880

This Louis XVI period mirror features beautifully carved gold leaf and is topped by musical instruments. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports a heavily carved top, sides, and bottom. The piece is gracefully adorned with urns on the top over either side, with marguerites below and outreaching acanthus leaves at top and bottom.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel

Item Number: 6778

This fantastic Louis XV mantel features beautifully carved white marble and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is charged with details; note the shell motif at center with outreaching acanthus leaves below, the heavily curved apron indicative of the period’s style, the countered top shelf, and the scroll work at the top and base of the feet. The mantel combines delicate details with a weighted presence, culminating in a beautifully balanced piece that’s poised to bring a fantastic French element to any home.

Price: $35,000 view item

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Pair of Italian 18th Century Wood Gilt Mirrors

Item Number: 6707

This beautiful pair of Italian Louis XV mirrors date back to the mid 18th century, circa 1760. They are fantastically hand carved with outreaching scroll and foliate work. Note the crest at bottom, the cross work in the middle portion indicative of Louis XV, and the added elements extending north, east, south, and west giving both great movement and balance. The gold portions are gilded, that is they are painted with real gold, and the visible wood background is hand painted.

Price: $18,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Gilded Mirror

Item Number: 1357

This French 19th century Napoleon III carved, painted, and gold leaf mirror is heavily decorated in the Rococo manner. The piece features a scroll center at top and ends with a poised golden swan at each bottom side.

Price: $12,000 discounted from $15,000 view item

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