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JEAN-JACQUES CAFFIERI

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AFTER A MODEL BY JEAN-JACQUES CAFFIERI (1725-1792) PAIR OF VERY LARGE SCONCES WITH THREE ARMS OF LIGHT Louis XV style, 19th century. Chased and gilded bronze. H. 106 cm L. 66 cm D. 20 cm Very small differences between the two sconces. Model of more than one meter high, with scrolled branches and accentuated twists. The molding of the elements constituting this vast decoration is very slightly different for each sconce to reinforce the rocaille spirit. Very little wear to the gilding which gives character to the work. Drilling for electrification at the level of only the binnacles and bobèches.