Table lamp - Faience (earthenware) & brass/copper - table lamp
05
days
18
hours
28
minutes
43
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 150 - € 180
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139877 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Manufacture de Gien, France; a hand-painted Renaissance Fond Bleu table lamp in faience and brass, ca. 1938–1960, with an E27 fitting, 34 cm tall, in excellent vintage condition and in working order.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Gien France – Exclusive hand-painted table lamp – "Renaissance Fond Bleu" – France – 1938-1960.
A beautiful and rare earthenware table lamp from the world-renowned French manufacturer Manufacture de Gien. The lamp is executed in the brand's most sought-after and prestigious decoration: "Renaissance Fond Bleu".
This sumptuous decor is inspired by the Italian majolica style from the Renaissance. Against a deep, glossy cobalt blue background, a very detailed painting is applied with mythological figures, cherubs, sea creatures and graceful scroll motifs. The whole is rendered in lively ochre-yellow, orange and white tones.
At the bottom, the lamp base is fully and clearly marked with the official Gien stamp (used between 1938 and 1960). In addition, handwritten French text "Peint main" (hand-painted) and the personal initials of the master painter ('CP') are clearly visible.
The lamp is fitted with an authentic, patinated brass mount that completes the classic look. For optimal ease of use and maximum safety, the wiring, the gold-colored cable, and the push-switch have been skillfully renewed in the past. There is a standard screw fitting, making the lamp ready for use with modern (LED) lighting.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Manufacture de Gien (France)
Period: ca. 1938 - 1960
Decor: Renaissance Fond Bleu (Fully hand-painted)
Total height: 34 cm (measured exactly to the top edge of the socket)
Material: Faience (earthenware) & brass/copper
Fitting: E27 (Standard screw fitting)
Without lampshade and bulb
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The earthenware is fully intact: no chips, no cracks, and no restorations. The glaze has a beautiful gloss. The electricity works perfectly.
Seller's Story
If something moves me, I buy it. It’s that simple, really. Since 2008 I scour here and abroad, always looking for that one object with a soul. Whether it’s an ancient antique piece or modern design: if it radiates craftsmanship and character, I’m hooked. I enjoy giving these finds a new home. Take a look around, and I hope my passion for quality touches you as well.
Translated by Google TranslateGien France – Exclusive hand-painted table lamp – "Renaissance Fond Bleu" – France – 1938-1960.
A beautiful and rare earthenware table lamp from the world-renowned French manufacturer Manufacture de Gien. The lamp is executed in the brand's most sought-after and prestigious decoration: "Renaissance Fond Bleu".
This sumptuous decor is inspired by the Italian majolica style from the Renaissance. Against a deep, glossy cobalt blue background, a very detailed painting is applied with mythological figures, cherubs, sea creatures and graceful scroll motifs. The whole is rendered in lively ochre-yellow, orange and white tones.
At the bottom, the lamp base is fully and clearly marked with the official Gien stamp (used between 1938 and 1960). In addition, handwritten French text "Peint main" (hand-painted) and the personal initials of the master painter ('CP') are clearly visible.
The lamp is fitted with an authentic, patinated brass mount that completes the classic look. For optimal ease of use and maximum safety, the wiring, the gold-colored cable, and the push-switch have been skillfully renewed in the past. There is a standard screw fitting, making the lamp ready for use with modern (LED) lighting.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Manufacture de Gien (France)
Period: ca. 1938 - 1960
Decor: Renaissance Fond Bleu (Fully hand-painted)
Total height: 34 cm (measured exactly to the top edge of the socket)
Material: Faience (earthenware) & brass/copper
Fitting: E27 (Standard screw fitting)
Without lampshade and bulb
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The earthenware is fully intact: no chips, no cracks, and no restorations. The glaze has a beautiful gloss. The electricity works perfectly.
Seller's Story
If something moves me, I buy it. It’s that simple, really. Since 2008 I scour here and abroad, always looking for that one object with a soul. Whether it’s an ancient antique piece or modern design: if it radiates craftsmanship and character, I’m hooked. I enjoy giving these finds a new home. Take a look around, and I hope my passion for quality touches you as well.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
table lamp
Material
Faience (earthenware) & brass/copper
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
34 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
