Pair of 20th century silvered bronze and cut glass urn lamp bases

£7,500

These elegant and memorable lamp bases were made in America in the early 20th century, and imitate the French Empire period in style and appearance.

 

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Description

Crafted and executed in the French Empire style, these striking lamp-bases, most likely American, are made of silvered-bronze and cut glass. Their ribbed ovoid bodies, effectively shaped like Classical amphorae, have flared necks, below collars which have engraved guilloche borders. On each side the lamps are mounted with high-scrolling handles, which bear female mask heads in small circular roundels on either face. Large male satyr-head masks furnish the sides of each piece in silvered bronze. The glass bodies are then mounted on circular socles, which are set upon acanthus-cast square bases. 

Combining a refined modernity with the style and grandeur of the French Empire period, these pieces make for a classy, sleek, and striking addition to a modern interior. The lamps are also fitted for electricity, height 43.5cm (excluding light fittings).

Details

Country of Origin
American
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
20th Century
Style
20th and 21st Century Design, American Interest, Empire, Modern
Material
Glass, Silvered bronze
Colour
Clear, Silver

Dimensions

Height
55 cm / 21.7 inches
Width
22 cm / 8.7 inches
Depth
18 cm / 7.1 inches

Reference:
17068

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