Lamp - Gilt bronze - Gargoyles






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It is a bronze floor lamp from the first half of the 20th century, conceived in a marked Gothic Revival style and crafted with a profusion of decoration that recalls the great medieval temples reinterpreted in a Historicist key. The top is crowned by a group of small gargoyles and fantastic creatures that project outward like living corbels, lending drama and an almost cathedral-like air to the finial.
The central shaft, with strong vertical presence, is articulated through successive bands of pierced ornamentation and geometric motifs typical of late Gothic. In the middle zone there are three mythological figures in high relief, arranged around the axis as symbolic guardians. Their stylized anatomies and vigilant stance reinforce the narrative and esoteric character of the piece.
The base, wide and stable, features vegetal decoration and tracery that continue the Neo-Gothic language of the whole. The lamp has been electrified at some point in its life and, due to its age, requires adjustments and a complete rewiring to ensure safe operation.
It is a piece with strong sculptural presence, ideal for historicist environments, decorative arts collections, or spaces seeking a theatrical and architectural accent.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a bronze floor lamp from the first half of the 20th century, conceived in a marked Gothic Revival style and crafted with a profusion of decoration that recalls the great medieval temples reinterpreted in a Historicist key. The top is crowned by a group of small gargoyles and fantastic creatures that project outward like living corbels, lending drama and an almost cathedral-like air to the finial.
The central shaft, with strong vertical presence, is articulated through successive bands of pierced ornamentation and geometric motifs typical of late Gothic. In the middle zone there are three mythological figures in high relief, arranged around the axis as symbolic guardians. Their stylized anatomies and vigilant stance reinforce the narrative and esoteric character of the piece.
The base, wide and stable, features vegetal decoration and tracery that continue the Neo-Gothic language of the whole. The lamp has been electrified at some point in its life and, due to its age, requires adjustments and a complete rewiring to ensure safe operation.
It is a piece with strong sculptural presence, ideal for historicist environments, decorative arts collections, or spaces seeking a theatrical and architectural accent.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
