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Superb Bronze Lamp in Chinese Manner, Mid-Century

$3,500
£2,639.35
€3,052.53
CA$4,910.48
A$5,458.31
CHF 2,861.13
MX$66,659.11
NOK 35,719.51
SEK 33,605.40
DKK 22,783.21

About the Item

Demonstrating the artist's mastery of bronze casting and layered, complex patinas, this rare bronze lamp base is a superb example of mid-century chinoiserie. A current Christie's decorative arts catalogue shows this bronze being used as a table base by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, although it is not clear whether they sculpted the bronze or simply made creative use of a bronze by another maker. Walnut was used for the lamp base and cap, and the patinas emphasize a mossy green hue with touches of spring green here and there.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8651992330

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