Set of four Italian bronze wall lamps in the Louis XV style

Set of four Italian bronze wall sconces gilded in Louis XV style, featuring double-arm scroll brackets with curved lines from the first half of the 20th century. The arms are scroll-shaped with acanthus leaf motifs, with drip pans in the shape of flowers, bobeche, and bulbous sconces, all with original and beautiful gilding.

This set of four antique Italian bronze wall sconces was hung on the walls of a private residence in Milan. Condition is good, wiring replaced to meet modern European standards, compatible with 2 light bulbs.

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