Vintage French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Ribbon and Tassel Wall Sconces (Pair)

This is a pair of decorative wall-mounted candle holders, or sconces, designed in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI revival style. The pieces are crafted from a cast metal, likely brass or bronze with a gilt or gold-painted finish. The design features a prominent 'bow and ribbon' motif at the top, which transitions into a vertical textured body resembling draped fabric or braided rope. The base of each sconce terminates in a heavy tassel design, consistent with luxury passementerie aesthetics. A single curved, fluted arm extends from a central circular boss to support a candle cup shaped like a lotus or acanthus bloom set above a flat bobeche. The craftsmanship displays heavy casting with visible texturing on the rope and bow elements. Regarding condition, there is evidence of oxidation and minor surface wear, with dark patination appearing in the crevices of the textured ribbon. The flat bobeche areas show slight discoloration, likely from previous candle wax or heat exposure. While no specific maker's marks are visible on the front, the style and construction are characteristic of late 19th to mid-20th-century decorative hardware. The set presents a symmetrical and formal elegance common in high-end interior design of the mid-century period.