Pair of Louis XIV Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs Set of 2

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Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs. Set of 2.
A gorgeous antique pair of … more Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs. Set of 2.
A gorgeous antique pair of gilded cast bronze tiebacks in the Louis XIV style, dating from the late 19th century.
They are in good condition, with dark brass patina and wear of the gilding.
These elements are placed on each side of a window to hold curtains. A French touch to your interior.
Pair of gilt cast bronze curtain tie backs in Rococo Baroque Louis style. They are richly decorated with.
Pair of sculpted French bronze dore, gilt bronze curtain hooks or tie-backs richly decorated with foliage in the Louis XVI style.
You can also use them for towel hooks, coat, hat hooks or for their actual intended use, a curtain tie back.
These beautiful antique items are of very high quality.
Measures: Projection: 5" D x 8" H x 2" W.
MAde in France Circa 1900's, Stamped and numbered in the back.

About The Louis XIV Style: The Louis XIV style, also known as the French Baroque style or the Grand Style, refers to the artistic and architectural aesthetics that were prevalent during the reign of King Louis XIV of France from 1643 to 1715.
Rich Ornamentation: Ornamentation played a central role in the Louis XIV style. Intricate and elaborate decorative elements, such as gilded moldings, carved reliefs, and sculptural details, adorned architecture, furniture, and decorative objects. The use of ornate motifs, such as acanthus leaves, scrolls, cartouches, and mythical figures, added a sense of opulence and grandeur to the design.
Luxurious Materials: The Louis XIV style embraced the use of luxurious materials to enhance its splendor. Rich and expensive materials, including marble, gilt bronze, silk, velvet, and exotic woods, were employed in architecture, furnishings, and textiles. These materials were chosen for their visual appeal, texture, and ability to convey a sense of luxury and prestige. less