Lot Essay
A Louis XV three-branch wall-light of very closely related design is illustrated in H. Ottomeyer, P. Pröschel, et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, p. 143, fig. 2.11.18.
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU THREE-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
Each with a scrolling acanthus backplate supporting three scrolling berried acanthus branches with conforming nozzles, drilled for electricity, branches loose, three nozzles numbered, the thread of one nozzle reduced
27½ in. (70 cm.) high
Each with a scrolling acanthus backplate supporting three scrolling berried acanthus branches with conforming nozzles, drilled for electricity, branches loose, three nozzles numbered, the thread of one nozzle reduced
27½ in. (70 cm.) high