Photography — SG-FR-008
Stitt Gallery · SG-FR-008 · France 🇫🇷
The Pair
A monumental pair of two-arm wall sconces from the French Belle Époque, circa 1890–1910 — an absolute rarity of the market at this scale. Each sconce stands 72cm high and unites the power of chiselled bronze with the delicacy of Jasperware biscuit.
The bronze is of the highest order — heavily cast and finely chiselled, each sconce weighing 5kg (10kg for the pair) and carrying a noble aged patina. The form rises to a ribbon-tied crest above scrolling foliate arms.
The focal point of each is a matte Jasperware-type biscuit medallion in the Wedgwood manner, depicting mythological figures — among them the god Apollo with his lyre, a symbol of harmony and the arts. Condition is very good; the porcelain medallions are without losses.
Specifications
| Style | Belle Époque · neoclassical taste |
| Period | French, c.1890–1910 |
| Height | 72 cm each |
| Configuration | Pair · two-arm (twin candle arms) |
| Weight | 5 kg each (10 kg the pair) |
| Material | Chiselled gilt bronze |
| Medallions | Jasperware-type biscuit — Apollo & mythological figures |
| Condition | Very good — porcelain without losses |
| Sold as | Pair (preferred) · individually at a premium |
| Price | €1,450 for the pair · €943 single |
| Gallery Ref | SG-FR-008 |
Photography — SG-FR-008
Construction & Detail
Each sconce is heavily cast and hand-chiselled, weighing 5kg. The crisp ciselure of the foliate scrolls, ribbon crest and candle nozzles is the mark of quality Belle Époque bronze work, carrying an authentic aged patina.
The central medallions are matte biscuit porcelain in the Jasperware manner made famous by Wedgwood — pale relief figures against a coloured ground. The mythological subjects, including Apollo with his lyre, are rendered with fine detail.
Each sconce carries twin scrolling candle arms — a true two-light wall sconce. Originally candle-lit; can be discreetly electrified for modern use on request.
The two sconces form a matched pair and are at their best together: flanking a mirror, fireplace or doorway, they read as a single architectural gesture of palatial scale. A single sconce is also available.
This piece forms part of our collection of European and Asian antiques available at Stitt Gallery, Poznań.
Buying two singly: €1,886
Save €436 buying the pair together. Flanking a mirror or fireplace, the pair reads as a single architectural gesture. We welcome enquiries from collectors, interior specialists and institutions. Viewing by appointment in Poznań. Shipping to Europe and internationally arranged on request.
or buy a single sconce — €943
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Gallery reference: SG-FR-008 · stittgallery.com
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