Pair of “hand with torch” wall lights, attributed to Maison Arlus

Looking for a very fifties neoclassical touch? This pair of wall sconces, attributed to Maison Arlus, features two right hands in gilded bronze holding a stylized torch. The stem ends in a black lacquered cup (original turned wood) ready to receive an opaline glass globe (flame or “pineapple” shape, neck ø 38 mm). A perfect duo to frame a mirror, a fireplace or a chic art-deco hallway. • Manufacturer: Maison Arlus, Paris – catalog 1954-55 (ref. 1013-d). • Period: mid-20th century (circa 1955). • Style: mid-century / French Hollywood Regency. • Materials: gilded bronze (or solid brass), black lacquered wood, brass screws. • Electricity: original sockets (possibility of changing to E14 – supplement on request). • Dimensions (unit): • Height 22 cm. • Total depth 13 cm. • cup diameter 8.5 cm. • rosette diameter 9 cm. • weight: 0.9 kg each.