Important pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall lights

These three-light gilt-bronze wall sconces are centered around a large ram's head, accented by an elegantly draped laurel garland.

The broad, imposing shaft features fluting enriched with wheat-ear motifs.
It is topped by an antique-style flaming urn—beautifully adorned with a matching laurel garland—and terminates at the base in an inverted pinecone, all characteristic elements of Louis XVI period craftsmanship.

The workmanship is exquisite; the ram's head, spanning the full width of the shaft, is rendered with naturalism, capturing the texture of the animal's coat with precision.
Framing the head from above and on either side, the light arms are finely sculpted with wheat ears and acanthus leaves. They culminate in drip pans and candle cups featuring chased detailing on their undersides and sides—hallmarks of high-quality sconces.

The interplay of techniques—combining smooth and textured bronze surfaces—creates contrasting highlights across the piece, underscoring the bronzesmith's skill.
This pair is distinguished by its substantial size and the refinement of its chasing.

A Louis XVI period piece featuring its original gilding and exceptional finishing.


Dimensions: H 46 cm x W 31 cm x D 18 cm