Lot 101
101
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN ORMOLU FOUR-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
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A PAIR OF RUSSIAN ORMOLU FOUR-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS

19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF RUSSIAN ORMOLU FOUR-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
19TH CENTURY
Each with shaped backplate headed by a maiden mask with owl finial, above a foliate clasp issuing the foliate-wrapped branches with circular nozzles and drip pans, above a foliate and palmette boss, probably regilt
16in. (41cm.) high; 14½in. (37cm.) wide (2)
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Lot Essay

Comparisons can be made with a pair of wall-lights at Tsarskoe Selo (illustrated by I. Sychev, Russian Bronze, Moscow, 2003, p. 101). These are traditionally attributed to Jean-Pierre de Lancry, who supplied ornamental bronzes to the Imperial Court between 1804 and 1807, which included sconces described as 'a representation of Minerva's heads in helmets...', clearly referring to the present design.

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