Pair of Venetian Silvered Appliques

Pair of Venetian Silvered AppliquesA super chic pair of very decorative silvered wall appliqus or sconces, designed in the mid 18th century style. Probably Venetian, late 19th early 20th century. Why we like them Wonderfully decorative, these appliques are finely sculpted with bold foliate decoration in the rococo taste and will readily suit a refined classical interior, as well as an eclectic home. They have been painstakingly cleaned of many later finishes to reveal most of their

beautifully glazed in green

in a 1960's gilt frame

still remain at Althorp

An extremely rare scarlet-japanned stool or bench in the Queen Anne / early Georgian style

Dickinson's Comprehensive Pictures document the pomp and ritual in this resplendent space

5 in / 55 cm

This design was promoted by the connoisseur-designer Thomas Hope (d

slightly wider proportions

Height: 18" / 46 cm

identically to a number of pieces

A related item sold at Bonhams

Height to the top of the shade (as pictured): 19” / 48 cm