Two ormolu and blue faience lamps, attributed to Théodore Deck

Attributed to Deck, Théodore (French, 1823-1891)

£12,000

Attributed to the famous ceramic artist, Joseph-Théodore Deck, these Persian style lamps are covered with a beautiful ‘bleu de Deck’ (blue) glaze.

 

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Description

The lamps stand on circular ormolu (gilt bronze) plinths, which are decorated with scrollwork and set on outward-turned feet. The lamps feature faience (tin-glazed earthenware) bodies with bulbous bases and slender cylindrical necks. These are decorated with Persian style motifs, including stylised flowers, leafy vines, geometric motifs and inscriptions. They are covered with a blue glaze, which was invented by the potter Joseph-Théodore Deck and became known as ‘bleu de Deck’. The lamps are topped by ormolu light fixtures.

These lamps have been attributed to Joseph-Théodore Deck, a celebrated ceramicist active in France in the late 19th Century. Deck established a faience workshop in the mid-19th Century and began to experiment in the Islamic and Chinese styles.

Lamps: normal height 64cm, extended height 70cm

Details

Artist / Maker
Attributed to Deck, Théodore (French, 1823-1891)
Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Islamic, Persian interest
Material
Faience, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Blue, Gold

Dimensions

Height
70 cm / 27.6 inches
Diameter
18 cm / 7.1 inches

Reference:
16179

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