Wall Candle Holders

ITEM: French Empire Bronze Dore Candle Sconce – A Versailles Design. CREATOR: Claude Gallé, or closely after. DETAILS: Amazing true antique gilt bronze wall light candle sconce. Design incorporates a lion and the head of Diana in a sun roundel, mounted on a central arrow. Very similar to those Gallé made for the Grand Trianon salon at Versailles. This single sconce is period 19th century, made with incredible artistry, and stamped with several interesting marks. Electrified for four bulbs. PLACE OF ORIGIN: France. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Gilt-finished bronze, added electrical. MARKS: See marks shown in photos, “C” or superimposed “CG, ” also “1781, “Made in France (English may indicate made for export). CONDITION: Significant wear to gilt finish, signs of age. Sconce has at some point been electrified with candle lamps and plug cord. DIMENSIONS: 24 5/8″ high, 15″ across. MORE PHOTOS: Scroll down for a gallery, or contact me for more photos. P e n c i l p o i n t e r >. Usually available; please inquire. Please contact me with any questions. The item “French Empire 19th-C Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce After Claude Galle Electrified Dore” is in sale since Sunday, January 31, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Metalware\Other Collectible Metalware”. The seller is “artobjective” and is located in Oak View, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, China, Japan, Australia.

• Style: French Empire
• Age: 1800-1849
• Maker: Claude Gallé (or after)
• Original/Reproduction: Unknown
• Featured Refinements: French Bronze
• Made in: France
• Use as: Candle Holder, Sconce, Wall Light
• Type: Candle Holders
• Color: Gold
• Country/Region of Origin: France