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A pair of Louis XVI style Aux Termes de Femmes sconces in chiseled and gilt bronze circa 1850-1870
A rare pair of sconces known as Aux Termes de Femmes, in finely carved bronze with a fine Mercure gilding. The shafts are in the form of women's termes terminating in interlaced acanthus scrolls. The two arms of light simulating the upper limbs of women, in a foliage and grapes decoration. Slight variations in the bobèches.
Magnificent French work from the Napoleon III period circa 1850-1870 in the Louis XVI style, similar to the work of the famous silversmith Robert-Joseph Auguste (1757-1801).
A similar model from the 18th century is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York (former Wrightsman collection).
Sizes: H 12.59 Inches - Total height with opaline 15.74 Inches - W 9.44 Inches - D 5.90 Inches.
In a very fine condition, with high quality cold chiseling and original mercury gilding with a double patina of amber and gloss.
Ref: 54K5H6HFNR
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Louis XVI (Wall lights of Louis XVI Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Wall lights 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | A rapprocher du du travail du célèbre orfèvre Robert-Joseph Auguste (1757-1801) |
| Width (cm) | 24 |
| Height (cm) | 40 |
| Depth (cm) | 15 |
| Materials | Gilt bronze |
| Internal reference | Fiche 1791 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
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