Lamp - Metal - SERAL Lourdes Illuminated
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Metal sculpture from France (SERAL Lourdes), dating to circa 1950–1970, with illuminated features.
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SERAL Lourdes – Illuminated Apparition of Lourdes with musical mechanism – France – c. 1950–1970
Description :
Vintage French religious illuminated sculpture depicting the Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes to Saint Bernadette.
Manufactured by SERAL, Lourdes, and marked “MADE IN FRANCE – SERAL LOURDES”.
The composition features the Virgin Mary surrounded by roses, with Bernadette kneeling below. Three large metal roses incorporate electric lights, creating a particularly attractive effect when illuminated.
The original mechanical musical movement is still present inside the base but is currently not functioning.
The three lights are functional, as shown in the photographs.
Approximate period: mid-20th century, circa 1950–1970.
Height: 33 cm
Width: approx. 20 cm
Weight: 1.510 kg
Good vintage condition with age-related wear, oxidation and loss of finish/patina, clearly visible in the photographs.
An unusual and decorative example of French Lourdes devotional art.
Will be carefully packed for shipping.
SERAL Lourdes – Illuminated Apparition of Lourdes with musical mechanism – France – c. 1950–1970
Description :
Vintage French religious illuminated sculpture depicting the Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes to Saint Bernadette.
Manufactured by SERAL, Lourdes, and marked “MADE IN FRANCE – SERAL LOURDES”.
The composition features the Virgin Mary surrounded by roses, with Bernadette kneeling below. Three large metal roses incorporate electric lights, creating a particularly attractive effect when illuminated.
The original mechanical musical movement is still present inside the base but is currently not functioning.
The three lights are functional, as shown in the photographs.
Approximate period: mid-20th century, circa 1950–1970.
Height: 33 cm
Width: approx. 20 cm
Weight: 1.510 kg
Good vintage condition with age-related wear, oxidation and loss of finish/patina, clearly visible in the photographs.
An unusual and decorative example of French Lourdes devotional art.
Will be carefully packed for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Lourdes
Title additional information
SERAL Lourdes Illuminated
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
32 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Weight
1500 g
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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