Art Deco - Table lamp - Patinated bronze - In the style: J.B. Carpeaux
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Bronze table lamp in the Art Deco style dating to the mid-20th century (ca. 1950–1960), featuring a Napolitan fisherman boy with a nautilus shell as the lampshade, with a deep brown patina, not signed, and in good working order.
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Large bronze table lamp: Napolitan Fisher Boy with Shell - Mid 20th Century
A very atmospheric and heavy bronze table lamp, made in the style of the famous French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. The sculpture depicts the iconic 'Napolitan Fisher Boy' (Pêcheur Napolitain à la Coquille), kneeling with a fisherman's net bringing a large nautilus shell to his ear to listen to the sea.
The natural shell serves as a beautiful, organic lampshade. When the lamp is lit, the shell glows with a warm, fiery light, beautifully accentuating the natural details and patterns of the shell.
Style: After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Material: Bronze with a deep brown patina and a natural nautilus shell
Period: Mid 20th century
In good working and very beautiful condition. The shell is intact and the bronze sculpture shows a fine, authentic age patina. Equipped with functioning wiring and switch.
Unsigned (typical for these decorative castings from the 20th century).
A beautiful and timeless art object that is an absolute showpiece as both a sculpture and mood lighting in any classic or modern interior.
Meticulously and professionally packaged.
Large bronze table lamp: Napolitan Fisher Boy with Shell - Mid 20th Century
A very atmospheric and heavy bronze table lamp, made in the style of the famous French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. The sculpture depicts the iconic 'Napolitan Fisher Boy' (Pêcheur Napolitain à la Coquille), kneeling with a fisherman's net bringing a large nautilus shell to his ear to listen to the sea.
The natural shell serves as a beautiful, organic lampshade. When the lamp is lit, the shell glows with a warm, fiery light, beautifully accentuating the natural details and patterns of the shell.
Style: After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Material: Bronze with a deep brown patina and a natural nautilus shell
Period: Mid 20th century
In good working and very beautiful condition. The shell is intact and the bronze sculpture shows a fine, authentic age patina. Equipped with functioning wiring and switch.
Unsigned (typical for these decorative castings from the 20th century).
A beautiful and timeless art object that is an absolute showpiece as both a sculpture and mood lighting in any classic or modern interior.
Meticulously and professionally packaged.
Details
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
In the style: J.B. Carpeaux
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Art Deco
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
37 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
7180 g
Colour
Bronze
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1950-1960
