Pair of quinqués, France

Pair of quinqués; France.
Gilded and patinated bronze.
Electrified and working.
Measurements: 78 x 21 x 21 cm (x2). 40 cm (diameter of the lampshade, x2).
Pair of quinqués transformed into lamps made in bronze and enhanced with fine gilded ormolu appliques. The quality of the casting and gilding reveals a careful and meticulous workshop work.
The body of the vases shows a classically inspired vegetal ornamentation, with leaves and scrolls finely chiseled in the patinated bronze, which generate a visual contrast with the golden gleams of the ormolu.
The handles, of a particularly original design, add dynamism to the silhouette of the whole, helping to enhance the sculptural character of the pieces.
At a later date, these quinqués were adapted and electrified as table lamps, being mounted with double lampholders, which adds functional value without detracting from their decorative imprint.