No. 101933456

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Ceiling lamp - Alabaster
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€ 92
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Ceiling lamp - Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Lamp – Veined Stone Bowl – France, ca. 1930 Description Elegant Art Deco pendant lamp executed in carved alabaster, dating from the 1920s–1930s. The shallow bowl is crafted from natural alabaster with dramatic brown and honey-coloured veining. When illuminated, the stone becomes beautifully translucent, revealing organic cloud-like patterns and darker mineral veins throughout the surface. The scalloped rim adds a subtle decorative touch, typical of French Art Deco lighting of the period. The suspension consists of braided cords gathered in a central knot and connected to a matching alabaster canopy. Unsigned example. ⸻ Material • Solid carved alabaster (natural stone) • Braided suspension cords • Later socket fitting ⸻ Origin Most likely France or Southern Europe Circa 1925–1935 Alabaster pendants of this type were widely produced in France and Spain during the Art Deco period. ⸻ Condition • Good vintage condition • Natural inclusions and veins inherent to alabaster • Minor edge wear consistent with age • Wiring appears later and should be checked before installation No visible signature. Above description is made by Chatgpt.

No. 101933456

Sold
Ceiling lamp - Alabaster

Ceiling lamp - Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Lamp – Veined Stone Bowl – France, ca. 1930

Description

Elegant Art Deco pendant lamp executed in carved alabaster, dating from the 1920s–1930s.

The shallow bowl is crafted from natural alabaster with dramatic brown and honey-coloured veining. When illuminated, the stone becomes beautifully translucent, revealing organic cloud-like patterns and darker mineral veins throughout the surface.

The scalloped rim adds a subtle decorative touch, typical of French Art Deco lighting of the period. The suspension consists of braided cords gathered in a central knot and connected to a matching alabaster canopy.

Unsigned example.



Material
• Solid carved alabaster (natural stone)
• Braided suspension cords
• Later socket fitting



Origin

Most likely France or Southern Europe
Circa 1925–1935

Alabaster pendants of this type were widely produced in France and Spain during the Art Deco period.



Condition
• Good vintage condition
• Natural inclusions and veins inherent to alabaster
• Minor edge wear consistent with age
• Wiring appears later and should be checked before installation

No visible signature.

Above description is made by Chatgpt.

Final bid
€ 92
Michel Karis
Expert
Estimate  € 180 - € 220

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