Wall-Light (bras de lumière)

c. 1740/1745

French 18th Century

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French 18th Century

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The sculpture is of an ornate wall sconce designed to hold two candles. It is made of golden material, with intricate scrollwork and leaf-like details typical of Rococo style. The two arms extend outward and upward, each holding a white candle. The piece projects elegantly from the wall to provide illumination.

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Provenance

Eleanor Elkins Widener Rice [1861-1937] and her husband Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice [1876-1956]; her son and daughter George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon; gift 1957 to NGA.

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Q62286483

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