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Mid-Century Italian Figural Lamp Depicting an African Gentleman, 1950s
$3,795.34
£2,848.95
€3,200
CA$5,309.60
A$5,811.27
CHF 3,020.73
MX$69,940.63
NOK 37,975.30
SEK 35,622.02
DKK 24,379.97
About the Item
Elegant mid-century Italian figural lamp, handmade in glazed and hand-painted ceramic, depicting an African gentleman dressed in richly colored costume and holding a torch-like light crowned with an amethyst glass shade.
Created in Italy around the 1950s, this piece reflects the post-war fascination with exotic refinement and world culture that inspired artists in Naples, Venice, and Palermo. The design recalls the historic Sicilian tradition of African-inspired figures, long celebrated in Palermo and Caltagirone ceramics as symbols of nobility and beauty.
Executed with expressive detail and brilliant polychrome glazes, the lamp stands as both a sculptural artwork and a functional light, embodying the romantic imagination and craftsmanship of mid-century Italy.
Period: Circa 1950–1960
Style: In the manner of Capodimonte and Sicilian ceramic art
Material: Glazed ceramic, brass, amethyst glass
Dimensions: Height 100 cm (39.4 in), Width 43 cm (17 in), Depth 32 cm (12.6 in)
Socket: 1 x E14
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
A refined and culturally rich decorative object that captures the artistry and cosmopolitan spirit of Italian design in the 1950s.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v,220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-Century Italian Figural Lamp Depicting an African Gentleman, 1950s
- Condition:Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Small restoration to the back of the arm below the brass mount. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Overall very good and stable condition.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
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