A Pair of Gilded Ormolu Wall Sconce

Dimensions- Height 43 cm, Width 26 cm

Style- Baroque into Rococo style, with strong influences from the Louis XIV or Louis XV periods 

Circa- 19th Century Revival 

Material- Gilded Metal

Quantity- Pair

Background- 

A wall sconce was designed to hold candles and provide light. Before the widespread adoption of electricity, sconces were essential for illuminating interiors. Their decorative nature also made them important elements of interior design.

Emerging from the Baroque, Rococo was lighter, more playful, and emphasized asymmetry and delicate ornamentation. 

Sconces like this would have been found in wealthy homes, palaces, and other grand buildings. They were placed in hallways, reception rooms, and other areas to provide illumination and enhance the overall décor. The use of gilded materials further emphasized the affluence of the owner.

The cherubs often symbolized heavenly love or served as decorative elements. The masks or faces could have various symbolic meanings depending on the specific design and the era.

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