Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights

Object Description

Object History

Excellent pair of French early 19th century empire wall lights or sconces each depicting the figure of a putto or cupid:
The winged cupid figures are clad in a loincloth Stand in a classical contrapposto opposing each other on a globe with a stylized foliage vignette decoration. Each cupid is holding a quiver-shaped central stem issuing three s-shaped candle arms with nozzles and foliage decoration.
Rare pair of wall lights or sconces in the manner of the important French bronzier Claude-Francois Rabiat (1756-1815) displaying excellent chiseling and gilding.
The pair of appliques consist of holes of a former electrification at the back of the candle arms, a re-electrification can easily be done.

Object Literature

Literature: Ottomeyer/Pröschel: Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich 1986, 2 vol., vol I, p. 356, fig. 5.10.3

Object Condition

Good, min. wear consistent with age and sue, partially refreshed gilding – detailed condition report on request

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