A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped — Hawkins Antiques
A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped — Hawkins Antiques
A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped — Hawkins Antiques

A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped

£6,200.00 GBP
£6,200.00 GBP
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Dimensions


Height 92cm   Width 38cm   Depth 27cm

Dimensions per sconce

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Description

Overview

A rare and exceptional pair of five-light gilt-bronze wall light sconces, stamped Henri Vian, Paris, circa 1880–1900. Henri Vian was among the most distinguished Parisian bronziers of the late nineteenth century, working from his celebrated atelier on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.

Key Features

  • Stamped Henri Vian, Paris - maker-attributed
  • Five scrolled candle arms per sconce
  • Reeded torch-form central column with ebonised ground
  • Figural mask mounts in high relief with floriate swags
  • Ribbon-tied bow mount at the apex
  • Comparable pair sold at Sotheby's for £18,750

Craftsmanship & Detail

Each wall sconce rises from a reeded torch-form central column with ebonised ground, applied with three figural mask mounts in high relief, floriate swags, and garland drops in ormolu of excellent casting quality. Five scrolled candle arms with reeded nozzles and beaded drip pans radiate outwards at varying heights. The whole is surmounted by a ribbon-tied bow mount at the apex — a hallmark of the finest Louis XVI revival bronzework of this period. Both sconces retain the Henri Vian stamp - an unambiguous guarantor of attribution and quality.

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  • Professionally wrapped and protected
  • Handled by experienced furniture specialists
  • Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
  • Collection available by appointment

Condition

Condition Report

Both sconces present in good antique condition. The ebonised ground to the central column of each sconce shows wear consistent with age - this is reflected in our asking price and does not detract from the overall presentation or significance of the pieces.

All mounts are secure and intact on both sconces. The casting quality is exceptional throughout — the figural mask mounts, floriate swags, garland drops, and ribbon-tied bow at the apex are all crisp and undamaged. The five candle arms on each sconce are all present and secure.

Additional Notes

  • Both sconces stamped Henri Vian, Paris
  • All five candle arms present and secure on each sconce
  • Exceptional casting quality throughout - all mounts intact
  • Honest wear to ebonised column ground - reflected in asking price

Dimensions

Dimensions


Height 92cm   Width 38cm   Depth 27cm

Dimensions per sconce

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