Unique Table Lamp with Antique Faience Blue and Cream Architectural Fragment

Anonymous Early 20th century; North America Wood, brass Approximate size: 26 (h) x 9 (w) x 9 (d) in. The present lamp, formerly a kerosene lamp, has been converted to an electrical...

Anonymous Mid-18th century; probably Moustiers or Nevers, France Faience and brass Approximate size: 12.25 (h) x 9 (w) x 6.25 (d) inches The present dispenser was either used as a water or wine cooler or possibly for washing hands. The original lid is lost-to-time, yet its provincial beauty remains attractive and sublime. The present example—baked with white enamel and decorated with a lovely hand-painted polychrome lattice and floral theme—is warm, elegant and rustic. The curving linear form of the flowers subtly recall the influence of Japan’s Kakiemon style present in France during the Rococo period yet is still indebted to the earlier influence of Italy’s prolific maiolica workshops. This fountain would serve as an elegant addition for display on an oak or distressed wood console table...

A decorative 19th century Asian carved wooden architectural fragment featuring a horned dragon-like figure, converted to a table lamp wi...

French, 19th century or earlier. Each lamp features an authentic cast iron architectural fragment, seamlessly transformed into a lamp base with the utmost care and craftsmanship. T...