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Two antique cloisonné enamel and gilt bronze lamps

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two antique cloisonné enamel and gilt bronze lamps
Chinese and French, c.1890
Height 71cm, width 18cm, depth 18cm

These antique lamps feature beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel bodies and fine French gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.

Each item is comprised of two light sockets, which are attached to a stem. The lights spring from old oil burners, with pierced collars and wick raiser knobs. These surmount decorative gilt bronze covers, which are encircled by flared and pierced ruyi bands.

The lamps feature baluster-shaped bodies, which are decorated with beautiful cloisonné enamel designs. In this method, metal wires are applied to the surface of the object to create cells of space (called ‘cloisons’) which are then filled with vitreous enamel. For these lamps, the enamels have been made to form a bright blue ground, decorated with colourful flowers and butterflies. The lamps’ waisted necks are encircled by white, navy and red ruyi heads, and their shoulders by black bands containing colourful vines.

Each lamp stands on a pierced circular gilt bronze base which is set on four feet. These take the form of mythical creatures with open mouths and curling tails.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cloisonné enamel, ormolu.
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	13706
Incollect Reference #:	469992

Dimensions

W.	7.09 in;	H.	27.95 in;	D.	7.09 in;
W.	18 cm;	H.	71 cm;	D.	18 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.