IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS JOHNSON, CIRCA 1750-60

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A GEORGE II GILTWOOD AND COMPOSITION TWO-LIGHT WALL SCONCE
IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS JOHNSON, CIRCA 1750-60
The backplate carved and pierced overall with C-scrolls, rocaille, urns and rockwork, later fitted for electricity
49 in. (125 cm.) high; 21 in. (53.5 cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

This rococo wall light in the 'French' style with its distinctive C scrolls is after designs by Thomas Johnson as published in his One Hundred & Fifty New Designs (1761), specifically plate 46. Johnson was particularly known for his extravagant use and mixture of rococo forms, Chinoiserie and rustic motifs and was considered one of the most successful exponents of the style, which he would pervade with vitality and harmony.

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