1800’s Massive French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by E. Mottheau PARIS c.1890

Description: Late 19th C. massive French ormolu gilded bronze wall sconce by E Mottheau PARIS c.1895, signed “E. Mottheau Paris”. Ernest Mottheau of Maison Mottheau & Fils (French, 1841–1905). This was originally a gas fixture that was converted to electrical at some point. This fixture is heavy, weighing approximately 16 lbs. and measures approximately 20” high (the torch alone is 15”) and 8” wide. I have not cleaned it. This significant historical and architectural masterpiece fixture features delicately carved acanthus leaves topped with a gilded bronze pine cone as well as the face of a cherub or putti. It can be used indoors or outdoors. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS and ask any questions before bidding as all sales are final. The Mottheau firm was a leading designer and producer of bronze for prestigious cabinet makers in Paris. Also known for their lighting fixtures, the firm won critical acclaim at the 1900 Paris Exhibition. They were known for their collaboration with leading sculptors, and their line of exceptional chandeliers, wall lights, candelabra and torcheres. With respect to their exhibition at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Art Journal stated: “The French Section shows many examples of fine work applied under the new conditions, but we doubt if a more complete success is to be recorded to the credit of any exhibitor than can be conceded to Messieurs Mottheau et fils” (Lit: The Art Journal, The Paris Exhibition 1900 - An Illustrated Record of its Art, Architecture and Industrie, London, 1900, pp. 86-7). Mottheau was one of the leading bronziers in Paris in the late 19th and early 20th century. They were known for their collaboration with leading sculptors, and their line of exceptional chandeliers, wall lights, candelabra and torcheres.

Price: 1746.5 USD

Location: Naples, Florida

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