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Pair Elizabethan William Shakespeare Christopher Marlowe Figural Table Lamps

$1,950per set
£1,459.03per set
€1,693.32per set
CA$2,715.13per set
A$3,053.92per set
CHF 1,584per set
MX$37,046.33per set
NOK 20,084.23per set
SEK 18,900.39per set
DKK 12,632.64per set
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About the Item

Fabulous pair of Elizabethan style 19th century theatrical interest figural table lamps depicting William Shakespeare and Christopher (Kit) Marlowe. Shakespeare in period formal attire holding a quill and parchment, Marlowe in high Elizabethan dress with one hand on his hip and holding a scrolled parchment in the other. Both gentlemen stylishly cloaked and standing on ornate bases with theatrical trophies- palate, quill, mask, dagger, sheet music, painting brushes, stylized mythcal beasts and intricate scrolled decorative elements. Well executed with fine details- texture of fabric, buttons of the clothing, footwear, accessories, facial features all very well done. Rare subject in Lighting category Materials: cold painted metal, wood Dimensions: Height 30 inches, adjustable upwards by 4.5 inches Diameter 7 inches Height of figures 10.5 inches Very good condition commensurate with age Well suited for theater/media space, library, living room, bedroom, entertainment area.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Elizabethan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828232360002

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