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Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster 'La Perla' Lighted Sculpture or Lamp

About the Item

This antique hand-carved alabaster sculpture of lamp is unsigned, but being attributed to Umberto Stiaccini of Italy and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a Neoclassical Revival style. The lighted sculpture or lamp is done in a cream alabaster stone with brown striations and is entitled "La Perla", the Pearl, and depicts the birth of Venus with three cherubs carrying a reclining nude woman to shore in a large shell. The top of the shell or shade slips onto a squared brass post and there is a single socket on the base situated just behind the nude woman. The sculpture sits on an alabaster pedestal base and a brass tag on the front that reads "La Perla".
  • Attributed to:
    Umberto Stiaccini (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Alabaster,Brass,Carved,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The outstretched foot of the reclining nude woman has been repaired in the area of her ankle as presented in the photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall wear the the edges of the base and shade where it touches her elbow as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355228765372

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