Table lamp (2) - Metal - Return from Egypt
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Two French gilded metal lamps in Empire Revival style, Retour d’Égypte, dating to about 1900–1910, with later electrical components and each measuring 29×11 cm.
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Pair of French lamps in gilded metal, Empire style “Retour d’Égypte” - c. 1890.
Pair of antique candlesticks later adapted to electric lamps, executed in gilded and relief-moulded metal. Figurative pedestals featuring female Caryatids in an Egyptian-inspired design, with arms raised supporting cut-out wall-arms. Upper part in the form of a baluster, decorated with palmettes and vegetal motifs.
They stand on tiered circular bases, adorned with pearl friezes, acanthus leaves and fluting. French production in the Empire Revival style, named Retour d’Égypte, probably from the late 19th century.
- Origin: France — attribution
- Era: late 19th century, around 1890
- Style: Empire Revival; Retour d’Égypte; Neoclassical
- Material: gilded metal; later electrical components
- Dimensions: 29 × 11 cm each
- Composition: two lamps, without shades
Condition: wear and minor losses of the gilding, stains, oxidation and patina consistent with age. Sockets, cords, switches and plugs show aging and differences among them.
Pair of French lamps in gilded metal, Empire style “Retour d’Égypte” - c. 1890.
Pair of antique candlesticks later adapted to electric lamps, executed in gilded and relief-moulded metal. Figurative pedestals featuring female Caryatids in an Egyptian-inspired design, with arms raised supporting cut-out wall-arms. Upper part in the form of a baluster, decorated with palmettes and vegetal motifs.
They stand on tiered circular bases, adorned with pearl friezes, acanthus leaves and fluting. French production in the Empire Revival style, named Retour d’Égypte, probably from the late 19th century.
- Origin: France — attribution
- Era: late 19th century, around 1890
- Style: Empire Revival; Retour d’Égypte; Neoclassical
- Material: gilded metal; later electrical components
- Dimensions: 29 × 11 cm each
- Composition: two lamps, without shades
Condition: wear and minor losses of the gilding, stains, oxidation and patina consistent with age. Sockets, cords, switches and plugs show aging and differences among them.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Empire Style
Title additional information
Return from Egypt
Number of objects
2
Material
Metal
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
29 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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