Table lamp - Brass, Copper, Marble - Mythical Dolphin

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 150 - € 180
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€26
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€21
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€21

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Art Deco electric table lamp from France, featuring a detailed cast brass dolphin base on a veined marble foot, with a conical fabric shade, 50 cm tall, 18 cm wide/deep, 2.6 kg, single E27 fitting, wired and in working order, circa 1970–1980, titled Mythische Dolfijn.

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Description from the seller

An elegant and luxurious electric table lamp in Hollywood Regency style.
The lamp base is crafted in detailed cast brass in the shape of a mythical dolphin (a classic heraldic/mythologized sea creature) resting on a worked rosette.
The whole sits on a heavy, round foot of veined alabaster/marble.
The lamp is fitted with a matching conical fabric shade with a subtly marbled pattern and emits a warm, atmospheric light.
It has been converted and mounted into a full-fledged electric lamp.

One lamp is wired for a single bulb with a large E27 socket and includes a plug with on/off switch.

Condition:
In very good and good working condition.
The brass has a beautiful warm patina and the marble base is undamaged.
The wiring and socket are functional and the shade is in neat condition.

Dimensions:
Total height: 50 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Shade: Height 18 cm | Diameter 30 cm.
Weight: 2.6 kg.

The lot is packed with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace.
Pickup is also possible by arrangement.

An elegant and luxurious electric table lamp in Hollywood Regency style.
The lamp base is crafted in detailed cast brass in the shape of a mythical dolphin (a classic heraldic/mythologized sea creature) resting on a worked rosette.
The whole sits on a heavy, round foot of veined alabaster/marble.
The lamp is fitted with a matching conical fabric shade with a subtly marbled pattern and emits a warm, atmospheric light.
It has been converted and mounted into a full-fledged electric lamp.

One lamp is wired for a single bulb with a large E27 socket and includes a plug with on/off switch.

Condition:
In very good and good working condition.
The brass has a beautiful warm patina and the marble base is undamaged.
The wiring and socket are functional and the shade is in neat condition.

Dimensions:
Total height: 50 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Shade: Height 18 cm | Diameter 30 cm.
Weight: 2.6 kg.

The lot is packed with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace.
Pickup is also possible by arrangement.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mythical Dolphin
Material
Brass, Copper, Marble
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
2.6 kg
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.31%
Private

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