Candelabra floor lamp - Polychrome wood
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A 20th‑century Italian polychrome wood sculpture of a young African figure wearing a green hat, set on a gondola atop an octagonal marbleised wooden base, now functioning as a salon lamp with a top shade.
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Description from the seller
The sculpture of refined workmanship, depicting a young African man wearing a distinctive green hat.
This work belongs to the early-20th-century Venetian production with an exotic subject evoking the colonial past of the Republic of Venice.
The ancient Venetian statue depicting a Moor symbolizes a servant who holds in his left hand a small oar.
The old Moor rests on a gondola which in turn rests on an octagonal wooden base with a marbleized finish.
The lampshade placed high above makes it a beautiful living-room lamp.
Conditions: Good condition.
Provenance: Venice, 19th century.
Dimensions: 40x45 H155 cm.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
Seller's Story
Borrelli Antichita is a company founded in 1964 by the founder Mario and continued over the years by his sons Arch.Giuseppe, Domenico and Massimiliano with professionalism and passion.
The choice is made through continuous travel abroad and in Italy with particular attention to the English and French markets as well as the Neapolitan one.
Unloading takes place on a monthly basis, offering customers the possibility of a wide choice at advantageous prices.
All this is guaranteed by our experience accumulated over the years.
Furthermore, we offer a restoration service carried out by expert hands in our laboratories, guaranteeing a workmanlike job.
The Architect graduated from the Federico II University of Naples in 1997 with consequent registration in the register, will give you a hand in the taste of seeking beauty in things, but above all in seeing them.
In short, asking for his help will certainly be the best idea you can have.
We purchase antique furniture, objects and paintings from private homes with maximum valuation and cash payment.
Shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world at very low prices with maximum security and traceability.
Shipping will be agreed privately and will not be expensive.
Translated by Google TranslateThe sculpture of refined workmanship, depicting a young African man wearing a distinctive green hat.
This work belongs to the early-20th-century Venetian production with an exotic subject evoking the colonial past of the Republic of Venice.
The ancient Venetian statue depicting a Moor symbolizes a servant who holds in his left hand a small oar.
The old Moor rests on a gondola which in turn rests on an octagonal wooden base with a marbleized finish.
The lampshade placed high above makes it a beautiful living-room lamp.
Conditions: Good condition.
Provenance: Venice, 19th century.
Dimensions: 40x45 H155 cm.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
Seller's Story
Borrelli Antichita is a company founded in 1964 by the founder Mario and continued over the years by his sons Arch.Giuseppe, Domenico and Massimiliano with professionalism and passion.
The choice is made through continuous travel abroad and in Italy with particular attention to the English and French markets as well as the Neapolitan one.
Unloading takes place on a monthly basis, offering customers the possibility of a wide choice at advantageous prices.
All this is guaranteed by our experience accumulated over the years.
Furthermore, we offer a restoration service carried out by expert hands in our laboratories, guaranteeing a workmanlike job.
The Architect graduated from the Federico II University of Naples in 1997 with consequent registration in the register, will give you a hand in the taste of seeking beauty in things, but above all in seeing them.
In short, asking for his help will certainly be the best idea you can have.
We purchase antique furniture, objects and paintings from private homes with maximum valuation and cash payment.
Shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world at very low prices with maximum security and traceability.
Shipping will be agreed privately and will not be expensive.
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Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Polychrome wood
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
155 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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