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Antique 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze "Quiver" Sconces (pair) - $1,950 (Midtown West)

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condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Handmade in France 19th cent.
model name / number: Quiver wall sconces
size / dimensions: 14" x 5.5" x 3"

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Antique rare pair of Louis XVI style wall appliques, french empire gilt bronze sconces representing the "Quiver of Arrows" motif.
Hand-Chiseled Excellence. The background features hand-hammered stippling, creating a shimmering contrast against against the polished fletchings and arrowheads.
True ormolu finish, the heavy gilt-bronze (ormolu) has aged to a deep, buttery gold luster.
The reverse shows traditional sand-casting marks, natural verdigris oxidation, and period inventory stampings, confirming their origin in 19th-century. It also features hand-incised "bench mark", a hallmark of 19th-century artisanal workshop.
Specifications:
Origin: France ca. 1860 / 1880
Material: Heavyweight Gilt Bronze.
Condition: Excellent antique condition, original candle configuration.
Size: 14" high, 5.5" wide, 3" deep
Very similar wall sconces are listed on Etsy, Chairish, Silla... for over $3000, and these are real antique!!!

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