A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE WALL LIGHTS, CIRCA 1760 |

a bearded man mask issuing two light branches

The photograph is quite accurate. Good overall condition. Very few stains and spots of oxidation, a little wear on the flat surfaces. The nozzles were previously pierced for electricity. Very fine model, nicely chased.
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Some identical pair of wall-lights are known, such as one kept in the Musée Camondo in Paris and another one sold at Christie's Paris, 17th November 2011, lot 191. A model with one arm of light has been sold at Sotheby's Paris, 30th June 2016, lot 121 (€ 37.500).