Pair of antique Belle
Époque
twin arm sconces/wall lights by LB Deposé Leboullanger Freres Paris, gold plated gilt bronze, 1900 ca, French.
This pair of antique wall lights have been gently cleaned respecting the aged patina. Both are newly rewired, earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to install. They have new lamp holders with covers and finished with new lampshades. They can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity.
These wall lights are a good example of the Eclecticism of the Parisian Belle Epoque style. It is characterised by the exuberant combination of Rococo & Neoclassical design features seen here in the classic tapering body, elongated scrolling arms & laurel leaf decoration. Both are stamped on the back: "15415 LB DEPOSE". These sconces would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Traditional, Hollywood Regency & Country.
On each sconce two reeded scrolling arms with circular bobeche drip pans emerge in slight angle forward from a decorative Neoclassical & Rococo laurel leaf tapering backplate with pierced finial. The bottom of the drip pans have a delicate classic Leboullanger Freres decoration pattern of the period, similar to decorations also found in other hanging lights. The frames are in gilt bronze with a quality crisp casting.
The new lamp holders sit on the bobeches and are covered with removable cream card candle tubes which are new.
Each light is finished with a removable new clip-on black silk lampshade, finished with fabric trim and metallic gold lining. Alternatively these sconces could be installed without the shades for a traditional look.
The frames have 3 holes plus a hook on the backside to be fitted to the wall. The bottom of the frame has a foliate finial motif.
Each wall light carries 2 standard small screw light bulbs (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present these lights are fitted & photographed with Candle clear shaped light bulbs of 28 Watts. These are included in the price. It is possible to use other E14 Candle light bulbs.
Both antique sconces are in very good condition. The frames are sound with no damages. The original antique patina has been preserved adding character. Minor superficial tiny marks and rubbing to the gilt in line with age & wear. The lampshades are new and in very good condition.
These lights sell together as a pair, the price featured here is for the pair.
Additional dimensions:
The total dimensions of the sconce with the shades on is: Height: 50 cm, Width: 28 cm, Depth: 15 cm
The dimensions of the frame alone (without the lampshades) is: Height: 40 cm, Width: 19 cm, Depth: 10 cm.
The lampshade alone has the following dimensions: Height: 9.5cm, Diameter at the bottom: 14 cm, Diameter at the top: 7 cm.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care with packing. For safe transport the shades will be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. These will be stacked together. The frames will be wrapped similarly. Together these pieces would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing suitable for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 60
United States/Canada: £ 90
Japan: £ 110
Australia: £ 150
Rest of the World please enquire.
LE BELLE EPOQUE & LEBOULLANGER FRERES PARIS HISTORY
The Belle Époque is the term given to a period of French and European history between 1871 to 1880 and the outbreak of World War I in 1914. France`s cultural and artistic climate was very active, specially within Paris, the arts market flourished. The designs of the Belle Époque often borrowed elements of historical styles, from neo-Byzantine and neo-Gothic to classicism, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. It was also known for its lavish decoration and its imaginative use of both new and traditional materials.
Leboullanger Freres was a industry in Paris producing quality lighting & decorative objects, mostly in metal & glass: from exuberant hanging lights with glass panels to everyday objects such as corkscrews. Items they produced are often numbered & stamped "LB DEPOSE".
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