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1950's Mexico Folk Art Caged Mercury Glass Lamps

About the Item

Large 1950's folk art Mexico table lamps. Thick blown glass into a sculpted iron cage with mercury lining. One is golden/silver, the other green/silver. Wood base with X design surrounding. Crudely made in a one of a kind folk art manner. They are not signed or marked. Closest comparison I could find is from the studio of Odilon Avalos.
  • Similar to:
    Odilon Avalos (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. tiny blemish in the glass of the greenish silver one.
  • Seller Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1195244334462

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