Antique Florentine marble and alabaster sculptural lamp by Conti

By Conti, P. (Italian, active late 19th/early 20th Century)

£32,000

This Italian Neoclassical style lamp features remarkably intricate details, and is notable for its portrayal of the movement of the winged putti.

 

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Description

The fine alabaster lamp is crafted as though carved from a single marble pillar, referencing Italian excellence in sculpted works. The lamp is surmounted with a translucent semi-sphere, which contains the light fittings, and is banded with an engraved frieze of lions on a washed, marbled ground. The alabaster affords the light fittings a warm, glowing appearance.

The semi-sphere is set onto a central support which is decorated with vines and leaves, around which two charming winged putti are entwined as they reach upwards. The putti stand on a naturalistic surface set onto the scrolled tri-form base, which features paw feet and is set all around with fruit. The base is further set upon a veined, red marble plinth, which accentuates the pure translucency of the alabaster. The alabaster base is signed above the plinth by the maker 'P. Conti. C / Firenze'.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Conti, P. (Italian, active late 19th/early 20th Century)
Country of Origin
Italian
Date of Manufacture
c. 1900
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Classical, Neoclassical
Material
Alabaster, Marble
Colour
Cream, Red, White

Dimensions

Height
104 cm / 40.9 inches
Width
33 cm / 13 inches
Depth
33 cm / 13 inches

Reference:
013673

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