Two wall lights, anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1760
gild, h c.81.6cm × w c.51.2cm × d c.27.5cm More details
Wall lights with candles were an important source of illumination in French interiors. They were always hung in pairs, often flanking a mirror that reflected the candlelight. The gilt bronze (ormolu) was in keeping with the gilded carving found on the walls of many rooms.
