Offered by: Mayfair Gallery
39 South Audley Street London W1K 2PP , England Call Seller 44.207.491.3435

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Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figural lamp

$ 12,000
  • Description
    Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figural lamp
    Austrian, c. 1910
    Height 48cm, width 17cm, depth 17cm
     
    This early 20th century bronze lamp epitomises Austrian Orientalist design.
     
    The lamp displays a lone Arab soldier standing beneath a palm tree, his tense expression and raised arm suggesting that he is on guard. He wears typical Orientalist clothing, rendered in muted tones. The technique of cold-painting is used to full effect to add vibrant red and gold contrasts which complement the bronze palette.
     
    The figure is shielded by a tall and elegant palm tree, the trunk and leaves of which are delicately etched into to evoke the natural textures. Further texture is created through the base of the sculpture, where the bronze has been sculpted with remarkable detail to evoke the rocky outcrop on which the soldier stands guard. A small lamp fitting is hidden amongst the overlapping palm leaves, which would beautifully illuminate the figure below.
     
    A later etched mark of ‘AUSTRIA’ can be seen on the underside of the lamp.
     
    A wonderful celebration of Viennese cold-painted bronze design, this superb lamp would make a fabulous addition to the home of an Orientalist collector.
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Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |

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