This pair of early 19th-century French tole sconces are luminous as artifacts of an era steeped in neoclassical grandeur. These sconces, once cradling oil flames, now electrified, bear the grace of Empire design. The gilt classical busts stand as watchful muses, their serene expressions framed by Directoire motifs, a red sunburst encased within verdant laurels, a celestial celebration of symmetry and order. The brass arms unfurl like delicate scrolls, supporting candle-shaped bulbs that flicker with a whisper of their fiery origin. The sconces’ tole surfaces carry the patina of time, faint traces of their journey through centuries adorning their painted bodies. Sold as a set, these sconces are a duet of history and light, harmonizing in a soft glow that transforms any space into a sanctuary of timeless elegance.

Dimensions: 16” Height x 8” Width x 5” Depth

$5,200

SKU# 3189