Bidspirit auction | Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Empire Style 2-Light Wall Sconces - This is a pair of antique gilt bronze wall sconces, meticulously crafted in the opulent Empire style. Each sconce features a central torch-form body adorned with intricate foliate and twisted rope motifs, culminating in a pinecone finial at the base. Two elegant scrolled arms extend from the central body, each supporting a single candelabra-style light socket. The design incorporates classical elements such as acanthus leaves and decorative rosettes, characteristic of the Empire period's neoclassical aesthetic. These sconces are designed for hardwiring and would make a distinguished addition to a formal living space, dining room, or hallway, offering both illumination and historical elegance. Antique Pair of French Gilt bronze Louis XVI style sconces, late 19th century France, wall sconces with 2 arms attached to a reeded quiver column topped by a torchiere pediment top, decorated within griffin stylized arms, ending in grape cluster motifs DIMENSIONS: Height: 16.25 inch / 42 cm Length: 14 inch / 36 cm Depth: 8 inch / 20cm Shipping: Basel Auction House will refer local third-party USA and international shippers. Purchase pick up available upon request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Basel Auction House shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview the item. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.