Pair of large Louis XVI style wall lights from the early 1900s from Colin, Jollet & Cie - bronze

Superb pair of large 2-light Louis XVI style wall lights, early 1900. Made in bronze by Maison Colin, a very prestigious foundry founded in Paris in 1843 and located at 29 rue Sévigné. Renowned for its high-quality castings, it was exhibited at various universal exhibitions, including the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and the Paris World's Fair of 1900, where it received a gold medal. It produced the greatest masters of French sculpture, such as AE Carrier-Belleuse (Le Zouave), J. Pradier (Les Trois Grâces, Vénus consolant l'Amour) or JB Carpeaux from 1875 (L'Enfant au cor), and the Parisian goldsmith Christofle. It marked its bronzes with the mention “E. Colin & Cie” from 1882 to 1898. The brand evolved to become “M. Colin & Cie” from 1898 to 1906, then “Ancienne Maison Colin, Jollet & Cie” from 1906 to 1923. At the end of the 19th century, Colin was among the greatest bronze makers alongside Barbedienne, Susse and Siot-Decauville. The founder's stamp is affixed to the side of the sconces (see last photo). Original gilding in perfect condition with a lovely patina of time. The wall part is openwork with acanthus leaves, pearls and scrolls. The light arms are decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolls and a zoomorphic animal head. The sockets are finely chiseled with foliage. They are electrified and tested, new wires (for e14 bulb). Cardboard candles, new. Careful packaging provided by registered colissimo to your home. Dimensions: total height: 37.50 cm. total width: 27.00 cm. depth: 13.00 cm. total weight: 4.70 kg(s).