1900`s French Aesthetic Movement Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, Fleur De Lis Foliate Decoration, Gilt Bronze - a Pair, Rewired

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Antique pair Aesthetic Movement swing arm wall lights sconces, Fleur de Lis foliate decoration, in gilt bronze, 1900`s ca, French. … more Antique pair Aesthetic Movement swing arm wall lights sconces, Fleur de Lis foliate decoration, in gilt bronze, 1900`s ca, French.

These antique wall lights have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are newly rewired & earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to install. Each has the following new components: gold tone cable, E14 Candle lamp holders with card covers, and two clip-on lampshades. Lightbulbs included. These lights can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these sconces in other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity.

This sconces were made in the Aesthetic Movement style which flourished in England & France between 1860-1900. The sophisticated design was intended to bring beauty to everyday objects, escaping the ugliness & materialism of the Industrial Age. The contrast between traditional & geometric motifs, make these sconces a good example of The Aesthetic Movement Style.

Both sconces are stamped "DEP" (meaning "modele depose" in French, as "Registered Design" in English) on the round portion of each vertical peg that attaches to each arm.

Aesthetic artists drew inspiration from various cultures & periods, in this example from ancient France with the decorative Fleur de Lis foliate pattern on the brass. The Fleur - de - Lis (in French: "Lily flower"), also spelled fleur - de - lys or flower - de - luce, is an stylised lily or iris flower emblem much used in ornamentation, particularly in heraldry, long associated with the French crown and typically representing royalty or someone of great power or connections. This rich eclecticism is one of the Aesthetic Movement`s most intriguing characteristics making this sconces well suited for Interiors today.

With its delicate proportions and swing arms they would sit sweetly either side of a mantle, bed, above a sideboard, chest of drawers, in a cloakroom, or by the front door. The decorative design combined with the use of golden metal, make this lights well suited for a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Antique, Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Country and Contemporary.

The design of each sconce consists of a single pivot swinging arm attached to a round backplate, both quality cast in gilt bronze. The arms are removable, a vertical tubular finial/peg sits on a ring located on the base. The back portion of each ring has two tiny pegs stopping the rotation of the arm at the same angle from the base. The frame elongated arms have a pierced scrolling foliate pattern finishing at the top with a stylised Fleur de Lis decoration. This form creates a sense of movement and lightness. At the end of each arm there is a round bobeche drip pan & an octagonal candle sconce for the lightbulb. This geometric contrasting shapes (traditional & modern) are typical of the Aesthetic Movement Style. The new candle lampholders are covered with new cream card covers.
The foliate decoration continues under the bobeche with a decorative finial unifying the design.

Each wall light carries 1 standard small screw light bulbs (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present these lights are fitted & photographed with Candle clear shaped light bulbs of 25 Watts. These are included in the price. It would be possible to use other (E14) Candle light bulbs.

Each sconce is finished with a new clip-on black silk lampshade lined metallic gold. This complements the tones of the base.
It would also be possible to display without the shades for a more traditional look.

To fit these sconces to the wall there are two holes on the round backplate.

Both sconces are in very good condition for their age. The fabulous antique patina has been preserved on the metal adding character. The frames are sound with no damage. The gilt finish is in good condition, with minor marks & rubbing in line with age & wear. The 2 lampshades are new and in very good condition.

Additional dimensions:

The total dimensions with shades on is: Height: 28 cm, Width: 10 cm, Depth: 26 cm

The dimensions of the frames without the shades is: Height: 19 cm, Width: 8 cm, Depth: 23 cm

The lampshade alone has the following dimensions: Height: 10 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 14 cm, Diameter at the top: 7 cm

Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care with packing. For safe transport the shades will be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. These will be stacked together. The frames will be wrapped similarly. Together these pieces would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing suitable for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).

Please note that the shipping cost advertised here also includes all destination import duties & local taxes as required by Chairish, so we will ship from the United Kingdom to USA this item DTP (Duties & Taxes Paid).

AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HISTORY

The Aesthetic Movement originated in Britain, covered the period of 1860 to 1900. Artists designed to escape the Industrial Revolution Age, by concentrating instead on producing art that was beautiful rather than having a deeper meaning: `Art for Art`s sake`. These new bohemian Aesthetic artists included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Christopher Dresser & Frederic Leighton.

In France it was also called "The Decadent Movement". The term “decadence” often referring to a prolonged state of cultural, societal & moral decline, describing a set of anti Romantic approaches that diminished the natural and moral encouraging the unnatural, the grotesque, and the taboo.

The Aesthetic Movement initiated extensive artistic & design changes. Its eclecticism, modern concepts of middle-class lifestyle and domestic environment prepared the way for the art movements of the 20th century, resonating even into our own time. less