Lamp - Brass, Bronze, Glass
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
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Description from the seller
Lamp "The Three Graces" – Empire Style
Elegant table lamp inspired by Empire style, made in chiselled brass and bronze with a rich gilded patina. Its shaft is adorned with a remarkable decoration depicting The Three Graces, symbol of beauty, charm and harmony in classical iconography.
It is topped with an impressive spherical opaline glass globe decorated with delicate motifs etched with acid, diffusing a soft and warm light. The quality of the chasing, the finesse of the details and the balance of proportions give this lamp a particularly refined character.
The circular base richly ornamented and the relief decorative elements testify to careful workmanship, in the spirit of art objects and furniture inspired by the First Empire.
Specifications:
Model: The Three Graces
Style: Empire
Materials: chiselled brass, bronze and opaline glass decorated
Decor: depiction of The Three Graces on the shaft
Era: late 19th century – early 20th century, in Empire taste
Condition: excellent state of preservation
Electrical: functional
This elegant decorative lamp constitutes a beautiful collectible piece and will bring a touch of prestige to a classic interior, Napoléon III ....
Lamp "The Three Graces" – Empire Style
Elegant table lamp inspired by Empire style, made in chiselled brass and bronze with a rich gilded patina. Its shaft is adorned with a remarkable decoration depicting The Three Graces, symbol of beauty, charm and harmony in classical iconography.
It is topped with an impressive spherical opaline glass globe decorated with delicate motifs etched with acid, diffusing a soft and warm light. The quality of the chasing, the finesse of the details and the balance of proportions give this lamp a particularly refined character.
The circular base richly ornamented and the relief decorative elements testify to careful workmanship, in the spirit of art objects and furniture inspired by the First Empire.
Specifications:
Model: The Three Graces
Style: Empire
Materials: chiselled brass, bronze and opaline glass decorated
Decor: depiction of The Three Graces on the shaft
Era: late 19th century – early 20th century, in Empire taste
Condition: excellent state of preservation
Electrical: functional
This elegant decorative lamp constitutes a beautiful collectible piece and will bring a touch of prestige to a classic interior, Napoléon III ....
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Brass, Bronze, Glass
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
26 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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