(2) Bronze Double-Armed Fox Head Wall Sconces. Pair of cast bronze wall sconces in the shape of fox heads, with two thin arched arms ending in candle holder cups.

Size: 7 1/2 x 16 x 14 in. 

Bronze wall sconces are decorative and functional lighting fixtures designed to be mounted on walls, prized for their durability, warm patina, and artistic detailing. Used since antiquity and flourishing in Europe from the Renaissance through the 19th century, they often feature ornate motifs such as acanthus leaves, scrolls, classical figures, or Rococo flourishes, reflecting the prevailing artistic styles of their periods. In grand homes and public buildings, bronze sconces were fitted with candles or, later, gas and electric lights, serving both as sources of illumination and as architectural embellishments that framed doorways, mirrors, and corridors. Their weight and craftsmanship give them a sense of permanence and luxury, making antique and reproduction bronze sconces highly valued in both historic interiors and modern decorative design.

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