Palatial 31" 19th Century French Louis XV 9-Light Sconces With Porcelain Flowers - Pair

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An extraordinary, museum-grade pair of late 19th-century French Louis XV style gilt-metal nine-light wall sconces. Standing as magnificent, statuesque statement … Read more An extraordinary, museum-grade pair of late 19th-century French Louis XV style gilt-metal nine-light wall sconces. Standing as magnificent, statuesque statement pieces, each architectural sconce measures an impressive 31 inches tall and features an incredibly rare, dense nine-arm configuration (18 lights total across the pair) erupting like a lush golden bouquet.

ART HISTORICAL STYLING & DETAIL
Hand-crafted in the esteemed tradition of historic Parisian lighting masters like Maison Baguès, the organic, fluid gilt branches are densely adorned with sculpted oak leaves and twisting vines, holding nine elegantly tiered candle arms per fixture.

Intertwined throughout the branches is an incredibly rare, oversized collection of hand-modeled porcelain flowers. Featuring crisp white and soft pink dahlias, chrysanthemums, and delicate roses, these porcelain elements add a spectacular dimensional texture and soft elegance to the brilliant gilt metal.

⚡ DESIGN FLEXIBILITY (PLUG-IN OR HARDWIRE)
This magnificent pair is professionally pre-wired with custom, discreet plug-in cords, allowing you to plug them directly into standard wall sockets for immediate, effortless enjoyment. No specialized electrical renovation work is required to illuminate all 18 lights! However, if a completely seamless, wire-free look is preferred for your space, they can be easily converted back to a traditional hardwired wall installation by any licensed electrician.

DIMENSIONS
• Width: 15.0 -16.0 in
• Height: 31.0 in
• Depth: 8.0 in (Extension from wall)
• Light Capacity: 9 Lights Per Sconce (18 Lights Total for the Pair)
• Weight: 8+ lbs per sconce (16+ lbs combined total)

CONDITION REPORT
Excellent antique condition. The gilt-metal frames display a rich, deep authentic golden patina with beautiful structural integrity throughout. All candle arms are secure and the lighting has been fully tested and verified to be in perfect working order. In accordance with their great age and the inherent, extreme fragility of 19th-century fine ceramics, there are a few minor, expected micro-flea bites and tiny petal-edge chips under close inspection. These minor imperfections are entirely typical for authentic period porcelain lighting and do not detract from the breathtaking, monumental visual presence of the pair. See less