This amazing lamp from the 1920s depicts a beautiful woman in contemporary clothes, holding an arm load of roses. She is carved of alabaster and is mounted on a plinth which, with the lamp pole are made of marble.The height from the bottom of the base to the top of the piece of marble that holds the harp is 19 1/2 inches. From the top of the finial to the fixture is 12 1/2 inches. This is a very heavy piece weighing in at almost 17 pounds without a shade.
Most likely purchased in Italy while on a Grand Tour somewhere between 1909 and the 1920 as we can see from her style.
In marvelous condition, especially when you consider it is over 100 years old it was most likely carried back on a steamship cruiser. There is the occasional slight ding as you can see on one corner of her plinth in the front,some loss to the marble that bands the pole, and some rubbed edges on the roses . But her face and figure are in excellent condition. (although she works and lights up just fine I would replace the wiring which seems to be original.)
She does not have a shade. I have wiped her down, but I have not done any intensive cleaning. I found out water is not good for alabaster, so she’s simply been dusted.
She would make a lovely set piece for a period film as she depicts the end of the Edwardian era.
A beautiful addition to any classic, Victorian, or generally eclectic home full of unique objects.
Please see all of the photographs, as they are part of the description. An important part of the description due to the weight and delicacy of this item, which is going to be a doozy to pack.
This is a final sale item.
Sent as is, sent as seen. Please ask all questions before buying.
