Sometimes you are fortunate enough to come across the amazingly beautiful and rare items here in France, they do not come around all the time and you never forget the moment when you first spot the jewel- these are one of those such items. A pair of bronze candle sconces with Limoges, hand painted porcelain plaques/cartouche - each signed by the artist - F.L. (under glaze)
Each panel shows a pre raphaelite style nude, with diaphanous, draped gossamer fabric- the detail is quite exquisite - hand painted and with raised enamel paint touches which add depth- the colours soft and ethereal - both with beautiful highly detailed faces-Art Nouveau in styling which coincides with our belief that these date from 1880-1890.
The provenance to these is that they were purchased from a Grand house in the city of Limoges- a house that was owned by a member of one of the founding porcelain factories, here in the City (Hence we are reliably informed and understand these are Limoges porcelain) We were told that originally they had been without the wood, silk velvet covered back plates - these were added in the 1930's. We have never come across anything similar and it is possible that they were produced as a one off sample pair or as a commissioned pair - and never produced in larger numbers - but of course of that we cannot be sure.
They are in the style of Napoleon III, with fine delicate detail to the bronze frame and sconces. The velvet covered plaques are wood and have been covered professionally- they have card backs, tacked to each.
Max height 13.25 "/34cms
Max width 9 "/23cms
Projection from wall 5.5"/14cms
Porcelain Cartouche each- 6"/15cms x 3.25"/8.25cms (visible)
Condition- Superb antique condition - No damage/restoration to porcelain plaques- One of the branches on the bronze sconces has a historical good solid repair (photo inc number 6) Velvet is in good condition, no holes or fading - light rub in a few places. integral hanging rings on reverse - or of course could be removed and hung directly on wall as holes present in bronze for hanging.
NB These are candle sconces & not electrically wired.
Price for Pair
Pair exceptional rare antique French Limoges porcelain candle sconces signed
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