Oil lamp - Opaline glass - Art Nouveau Iridescent
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Selected by Michel Karis
Art historian with extensive experience working at various auction houses in antiques.
Estimate € 200 - € 220
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Art Nouveau oil lamp dating to ca. 1900–1910, with a brass frame and Jugendstil motifs, a green iridescent Bohemian glass reservoir, white opaline glass shade, and dimensions of 17 × 17 × 30 cm, in good condition and in working order.
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This elegant Art Nouveau oil lamp, dating from around 1900, beautifully combines refined metalwork with exceptional glass artistry. The brass frame, adorned with flowing Jugendstil motifs, reflects the organic lines and decorative language characteristic of the period.
At the heart of the lamp is a green glass oil reservoir with golden-yellow iridescence, displaying subtle purple reflections as the light changes. This luminous glass effect is typical of high-quality Bohemian iridescent glass from the turn of the century.
The lamp is completed with a white opaline glass shade, softly diffusing the light and creating a harmonious contrast with the vibrant glass and warm brass tones.
Based on stylistic and material characteristics, the lamp is tentatively attributed to a Bohemian glassmaker such as Kralik or Loetz, with further research currently ongoing.
A refined decorative object that captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau era.
Seller's Story
My passion for unique objects started early. From antique markets to garage sales, I was always searching for hidden treasures. Later, I learned the ins and outs of the trade at an auction house, and eventually, I decided to forge my own path as an independent dealer. Every day, I work to shape my shop further, and Catawiki is a fantastic platform to expand my collection and share my passion with others.
Finding unique pieces, carefully giving them a second life, and then offering them in my online store. I trust my eye for quality, my sense of style, and my craftsmanship.
Translated by Google TranslateThis elegant Art Nouveau oil lamp, dating from around 1900, beautifully combines refined metalwork with exceptional glass artistry. The brass frame, adorned with flowing Jugendstil motifs, reflects the organic lines and decorative language characteristic of the period.
At the heart of the lamp is a green glass oil reservoir with golden-yellow iridescence, displaying subtle purple reflections as the light changes. This luminous glass effect is typical of high-quality Bohemian iridescent glass from the turn of the century.
The lamp is completed with a white opaline glass shade, softly diffusing the light and creating a harmonious contrast with the vibrant glass and warm brass tones.
Based on stylistic and material characteristics, the lamp is tentatively attributed to a Bohemian glassmaker such as Kralik or Loetz, with further research currently ongoing.
A refined decorative object that captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau era.
Seller's Story
My passion for unique objects started early. From antique markets to garage sales, I was always searching for hidden treasures. Later, I learned the ins and outs of the trade at an auction house, and eventually, I decided to forge my own path as an independent dealer. Every day, I work to shape my shop further, and Catawiki is a fantastic platform to expand my collection and share my passion with others.
Finding unique pieces, carefully giving them a second life, and then offering them in my online store. I trust my eye for quality, my sense of style, and my craftsmanship.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Glass type
Opaline glass
Title additional information
Art Nouveau Iridescent
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Metal
Country of origin
Europe
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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