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Pair of gilt bronze mounted faience lamps by Deck

Creator: Théodore Deck
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
These beautiful table lamps are by Théodore Deck, one of the most important ceramicists of the 19th Century, and Gagneau Frères, a leading bronzier. Deck was the director of a prestigious faience workshop which was based in France. He was well known for his high-quality ceramic wares, which were often designed in Islamic and Chinese styles.

The lamps are designed in a Persian manner. Each lamp is fitted with a gilt bronze light fixture, signed Gagneau Frères. The lamps' bodies are crafted from faience (tin-glazed earthenware) and feature cylindrical necks and bulbous lower bodies. These bodies are decorated with stylised flowers, leafy vines, and Persian script. They are covered with a blue glaze and stand on circular gilt bronze bases.

The bodies are signed ‘THD’ for Deck.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	faience, ormolu, gilt bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Belle Epoque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16356
Incollect Reference #:	347580

Dimensions

H.	14.96 in;	Diam.	6.3 in;
H.	38 cm;	Diam.	16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.