Pair of wall sconces with snakes and lion heads in Restoration style - bronze

Superb pair of Restoration-style wall sconces, made in the second half of the 20th century. Entirely made of bronze, with original gilding; in very good condition. The wall parts each represent a finely sculpted lion's head, holding in its mouth a serpent whose body supports three light arms. The serpents create large sinuous curves that give them a remarkable impression of movement. This uncommon composition, where the serpents seem to move rather than coil around themselves, gives the whole a rare originality. Their chiseling is particularly meticulous, even in the details of the scales. The serpents unfold in opposite directions on the two sconces, thus forming a true symmetrical pair. A decorative set of high manufacturing quality, with a particularly pronounced sculptural character. Electricity installed and tested, with new wires (for E14 bulbs). New cardboard candles. Careful packaging ensured via Colissimo Recommended to your home. Dimensions: Width: 27.50 cm Height: 16.00 cm Depth: 17.50 cm Total weight: 2.25 kg