Pair of French Empire three-light appliques

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Kollenburg Antiquairs BV
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Description
 These appliques consist of a round backing plate with a stylized palmette at the top and bottom. The edge of the backing plate is decorated with palmettes. Within this, a stylized composition of flowers and leaves is found. From a round ring mounted on the backing plate, three arms emerge, shaped like stylized swans with outstretched wings, supporting the candleholders with their heads.
 
 The swan was a popular subject during the Empire period. It was a symbol of beauty and unconditional loyalty. The swan also featured prominently in Greek mythology, for example, as the inseparable companion of Apollo or figuring in the myth of Leda and the Swan. The graceful form of the swan, with its elongated neck, was frequently used in elegant furniture designs at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Name
Pair of French Empire three-light appliques
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Wall Lights & Sconces
Periods
ca. 1810 19th Century Antique
Materials
gilt bronze
Styles
Empire
Measurements
Height: 37 cm, Width: 39 cm, Depth: 25 cm
Reference
KOLA10095

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