Keramos - Table lamp - Raku, Ceramic - Raku lamp Keramos
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Raku ceramic lamp by Keramos, France (Sèvres), dating to 1940s–1950s, in beige with grey crackle glaze and dark brown horizontal band at the rim, vase‑shaped with a round base, about 26 cm in height and 26 cm diameter, weighs ~3 kg, repaired electrical wiring and European plug; tested and in working order but shows minor glaze loss and a few discreet manufacturing flaws.
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Magnificent, very rare, large vintage/antique lamp from the 1930s-1950s in the style of Jean-Besnard, signed by the Keramos workshop either by René Hénon or another ceramist from the Keramos workshop (Dakon, Josef Lorenzl, Michael Powolny, Rudolf Podany, Dora Langer, Hertha Bucher, Wiener Werkstätte...), Sèvres, France. Crackled Raku ceramics, Modern, Japonizing style, very elegant. In the shape of a large flared vase with a small round base. Beige color, gray crackles, band at the top with dark brown horizontal grooves, color also on the base of the foot. Rare or unique model, artisanal.
Total height 26.8 cm, max diameter 26 cm, foot diameter about 13–14 cm. Very good overall condition, one chip on the rim, possibly glaze defect, and a small stain under the rim, discreet, some discreet manufacturing defects as well, notably beige glaze stains on the dark band. Possibly rewired more recently, functional, European plug, golden plastic screw-in bulb socket, cord length 1.9–2 m. Sold without bulb. About 2.45 kg.
Electrical risk information: In accordance with Article L 111-1 and L 221-1-1 of the consumer code. Used equipment = verification and connection to be carried out by a qualified professional.
Magnificent, very rare, large vintage/antique lamp from the 1930s-1950s in the style of Jean-Besnard, signed by the Keramos workshop either by René Hénon or another ceramist from the Keramos workshop (Dakon, Josef Lorenzl, Michael Powolny, Rudolf Podany, Dora Langer, Hertha Bucher, Wiener Werkstätte...), Sèvres, France. Crackled Raku ceramics, Modern, Japonizing style, very elegant. In the shape of a large flared vase with a small round base. Beige color, gray crackles, band at the top with dark brown horizontal grooves, color also on the base of the foot. Rare or unique model, artisanal.
Total height 26.8 cm, max diameter 26 cm, foot diameter about 13–14 cm. Very good overall condition, one chip on the rim, possibly glaze defect, and a small stain under the rim, discreet, some discreet manufacturing defects as well, notably beige glaze stains on the dark band. Possibly rewired more recently, functional, European plug, golden plastic screw-in bulb socket, cord length 1.9–2 m. Sold without bulb. About 2.45 kg.
Electrical risk information: In accordance with Article L 111-1 and L 221-1-1 of the consumer code. Used equipment = verification and connection to be carried out by a qualified professional.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Sèvres
Title additional information
Raku lamp Keramos
Number of objects
1
Material
Raku, Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Keramos
Country of origin
France
Style
Modern
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
26 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
26 cm
Weight
3 kg
Colour
Brown
Estimated period
1940-1950
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