Louis XV Bronze wall sconce with floral decoration

A violin-shaped wall sconce and its wall bracket, from the Louis XV period (1724–1774).

It features a floral design executed in martin varnish on a green background, embellished with rich gilded bronze ornamentation in the Rocaille style, consisting of acanthus leaves, small flowers, and shells.

The dial is adorned with a blue-and-white enameled porcelain cartouche that displays the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals.

Signed “Les Frères Lambert Robert à la Chaux-de-Fond” on the movement plate.

The case is stamped on the body and also bears the letters “GME” (Gérant des Maîtres Ebénistes).

France.

18th century.

In good condition.


Dimensions:

Total height: 110 cm

Width: 44.5 cm

Depth: 23 cm