Fabris - Figurine - Ave Maria - Porcelain
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This Italian porcelain veilleuse by Luigi Fabris, dating from around 1930–1940, depicts a lady offering roses beside a Marian shrine and has a replaced lamp fitting, with losses to the lace and flowers.
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Refined and rare ornamental porcelain sculpture lamp (veilleuse), a masterpiece by the celebrated Italian sculptor and ceramicist Luigi Fabris (1883–1952). Dating from the period between 1930 and 1940, the piece bears the iconic red anchor mark and the artist’s cursive signature on the back, fully guaranteeing its authenticity and historical provenance.
The work beautifully combines sacred devotion with the grace of 18th-century courtship scenes: it depicts an elegantly dressed young lady presenting a basket of roses at the foot of a votive shrine (a Marian shrine) bearing the inscription “AVE.” Inside the niche is a delicately painted image of the Madonna and Child, topped by a lamp holder that transforms the object into a poetic night light.
The bulb and wiring have been replaced over time.
In good condition, with normal signs of age and use; some losses to the lace and flowers. See photos.
See photos for condition and measurements.
I do not ship outside the European Community.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.
Refined and rare ornamental porcelain sculpture lamp (veilleuse), a masterpiece by the celebrated Italian sculptor and ceramicist Luigi Fabris (1883–1952). Dating from the period between 1930 and 1940, the piece bears the iconic red anchor mark and the artist’s cursive signature on the back, fully guaranteeing its authenticity and historical provenance.
The work beautifully combines sacred devotion with the grace of 18th-century courtship scenes: it depicts an elegantly dressed young lady presenting a basket of roses at the foot of a votive shrine (a Marian shrine) bearing the inscription “AVE.” Inside the niche is a delicately painted image of the Madonna and Child, topped by a lamp holder that transforms the object into a poetic night light.
The bulb and wiring have been replaced over time.
In good condition, with normal signs of age and use; some losses to the lace and flowers. See photos.
See photos for condition and measurements.
I do not ship outside the European Community.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Fabris
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Antique
Title
Ave Maria
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
luigi Fabris
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
23 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
