A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces, after a model by Claude Galle

Name: A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces, after a model by Claude Galle
Brand: Cedric DuPont Antiques
SKU: 11105
Availability: InStock

List: $13,900.00

A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces, after a model by Claude Galle. Each sconce is centered by elegant bottom tassels with beautiful richly chased acorns and oak leaves which... — Read More

Shades shown for display purposes, sold separately.

Item # 11105
H: 30.25 in L: 13.25 in D: 8.25 in
H: 77 cm L: 34 cm D: 21 cm
France
19th Century
Ormolu
Louis XVI st. Read More

(Louis XVI st.) - Also known as Louis Seize, Louis XVI's style is a style of architecture, furniture, decoration, and art created during Louis XVI’s 19-year reign in France, just before the French Revolution. Thought to be a reaction and juxtaposition to the prior more elaborate styles, Louis XVI style developed at the end of the Baroque Period and continued until the birth of French Neoclassicism. King Louis XVI showed little enthusiasm for the old world styles of the Baroque Period and he sought out a create a new “beau ideal” that focused on the purity and grandeur of Ancient Romans and Greeks. Inspired by Ancient Roman architecture and art, distinct features of the Louis XVI style are linear lines, small repeated motifs, floral medallions hanging from ribbons, acanthus leaves, urns, dolphins, ram, and lion heads, and griffins. Greco-Roman elements, often used in earlier and later French styles, were also quick common and included fluted and twisted columns, Caryathids, and corbels.

Claude Galle Read More

Claude Galle (1759-1815) A renowned French Bronzier of the late Louis XVI and Empire periods. Galle created pieces for the palaces of Fontainbleau, Versailles, Saint-Cloud, Compiègne, and many in Italy. He also produced numerous pieces for Napoleon Bonaparte and received many awards. Today his work is found in the worlds most important museums and collections.

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