Large Louis XVI Three-Light Candle Sconces with Rams' Heads, 19th Century, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Magnificent pair of three-light Louis XVI style wall appliques made of fire-gilded bronze in the manner of Pierre Gouthière (1732-1813), manufactured, in France/Paris, ca. 1860: filigree back plate in the shape of an ivy-wreathed shepherd's crook with crowning pine cone and openwork, moving bow, so-called fontange bow. The lower part of each appliqué is decorated with a distinctively finely chased bucranion head supporting the three candelabrum arms. The chandelier arms form a slight S-curve and are each accompanied by a volute with an eagle's head and an acanthus leaf volute. The lower end of the appliques is formed by heart-shaped acanthus leaf vignettes with berry branches springing up towards the bottom. The pair of wall appliques comes without electrification, but can be re-electrified without problems as it is equipped with appropriate cable holes (see photo). This excellently chased and fire-gilded pair of Louis XVI wall appliques has stylistic features inspired by works of one of the most famous French bronziers of the 18th century, Pierre Gouthière (1732-1813). Thus, Gouthière often used the motifs of naturalistically elaborated bucrania and eagle heads for the decoration of chandeliers, candelabra and wall appliques. Loop-decorated shepherd's crooks as center columns for candelabras and wall appliques also characterize Gouthière's works. Cf.: Charlotte Vignon/Christian Baulez: Pierre Gouthière Ciseleur-Doreur du Roi, The Frick Collection/New York, 2016, p. 219, no. 21 Ottomeyer/Pröschel: Vergoldete Bronzen, 2 Bde, vol. I, p. 164, fig. 4.9.2 Condition: very good, min. signs of age and use

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Antique, Louis XVI
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Surface has been refinished, sehr gut, min. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren – detaillierter Zustandsbericht auf Anfrage
SKU	KMT-1425521
Materials	Bronze, Gold Plating
Color	Gold
Width	26 cm 26 cm
Depth	20 cm 20 cm
Height	61 cm 61 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.