Table lamp - Polychrome-painted porcelain / fire-gilded bronze / brass - Table lamp in Sèvres style
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Large antique French porcelain table lamp in the Sèvres style, hand-painted with gilded ornaments and a bronzed ormolu foot, measuring about 54 cm in height and 19 cm in diameter, dating from around 1910–1920, in good used condition with minor age wear and original electrical components that should be inspected or renewed for safety, supplied without shade or bulb.
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Large antique porcelain table lamp in Sèvres style – Hand-painted gallant scene – France – circa 1900
Magnificent, substantial antique French table lamp made of high-quality porcelain in the recognizable Sèvres style. The lamp base is rendered in a deep, elegant pink hue (inspired by the classic Rose Pompadour) and richly adorned with refined gold-tone floral motifs and ornaments.
The lamp’s showpiece is the large, hand-painted cartouche at the front depicting a romantic, hof-made scene (scène galante) in which a minstrel with a lute and a lady in historical attire are depicted. The vase sits on a sturdy, ornate foot of gold-colored cast bronze/brass (ormolu), giving the lamp a very stately appearance.
Given the substantial dimensions, this is a beautiful decorative object for a sideboard, mantel, or side table.
Dimensions:
Height to the socket: approx. 54 cm
Maximum diameter (waist circumference): approx. 19.5 cm
Vase material: Polychrome painted and gilded porcelain (Rose Pompadour glaze).
Frame material: Fire-gilded bronze/brass (French: ormolu), decorated with classic ornaments.
Condition:
The lamp is in an authentic antique state with characteristic signs of age:
The porcelain shows, at the extreme upper edge (just below the socket), a few spots with glaze and paint wear (white spots, see detailed photos). This largely disappears once a lampshade is placed.
Wear and craquelure to the gilded metalwork in keeping with its age.
Note (Electrical): The wiring, switch and plug are original/strongly aged and the plastic housing of the plug is damaged. For safety reasons, the electrical system should be thoroughly checked or renewed before use.
The lamp is delivered without a lampshade and bulb, so you can add these to suit your taste and interior.
Will be sent with extreme care, double-packed and via registered mail.
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 TranslateLarge antique porcelain table lamp in Sèvres style – Hand-painted gallant scene – France – circa 1900
Magnificent, substantial antique French table lamp made of high-quality porcelain in the recognizable Sèvres style. The lamp base is rendered in a deep, elegant pink hue (inspired by the classic Rose Pompadour) and richly adorned with refined gold-tone floral motifs and ornaments.
The lamp’s showpiece is the large, hand-painted cartouche at the front depicting a romantic, hof-made scene (scène galante) in which a minstrel with a lute and a lady in historical attire are depicted. The vase sits on a sturdy, ornate foot of gold-colored cast bronze/brass (ormolu), giving the lamp a very stately appearance.
Given the substantial dimensions, this is a beautiful decorative object for a sideboard, mantel, or side table.
Dimensions:
Height to the socket: approx. 54 cm
Maximum diameter (waist circumference): approx. 19.5 cm
Vase material: Polychrome painted and gilded porcelain (Rose Pompadour glaze).
Frame material: Fire-gilded bronze/brass (French: ormolu), decorated with classic ornaments.
Condition:
The lamp is in an authentic antique state with characteristic signs of age:
The porcelain shows, at the extreme upper edge (just below the socket), a few spots with glaze and paint wear (white spots, see detailed photos). This largely disappears once a lampshade is placed.
Wear and craquelure to the gilded metalwork in keeping with its age.
Note (Electrical): The wiring, switch and plug are original/strongly aged and the plastic housing of the plug is damaged. For safety reasons, the electrical system should be thoroughly checked or renewed before use.
The lamp is delivered without a lampshade and bulb, so you can add these to suit your taste and interior.
Will be sent with extreme care, double-packed and via registered mail.
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.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Table lamp in Sèvres style
Material
Polychrome-painted porcelain / fire-gilded bronze / brass
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
54 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
