A pair of large two-armed Italian 18th-century wall lamps from Tuscany

Renais­sance-style, two-arm Italian wall sconces from the mid-18th century, featuring curved, hand-forged arms decorated with wooden elements and finished with turned gilded bobèches. They have a beautiful back panel made of gilded wood with a carved leaf motif.

Originating from Tuscany, dated to the 1750s, these sconces come from a private villa in Tuscany, where they were detached and used as wall candleholders, antique wall candelabra. Condition is good, with a lovely patina, minor gilding losses consistent with age and use.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century, originating from the Napoleonic era. It features significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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