Pair of monumental wall lanterns, 1-light; wrought iron, painted black and gold. Baluster-shaped, conically widening body made of lattice-like bars with glass inserts, surrounded by lavish festoons and a flat, dome-shaped upper end with baluster crowns. Wall suspension in the form of large, openwork, scrolled leaf volutes. Electrified. Total h. approx. 230 cm. Lamp body h. 125 cm. A pair of large French cast and black lacquered iron wall lamps. France. After 1900.

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