Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Desk Lamp With Alabaster Mignon Bust CT
Item History & Price
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Desk Lamp with Alabaster 'Mignon' Bust
For auction: unique Art Nouveau style desk lamp, made in France, and dating to the first quarter of the 20th century. The lamp features twin bulbs, bronze or brass metal parts set on a marble base, with an alabaster bust of a young girl, in the 'Mignon' tradition. An identical bust was found through research, indicating it is Italian in origin. The toggle style on/off switch is im...printed 'FRANCE', probably indicating the lamp was assembled in France.
This lamp appears to be a one-of-a-kind piece, though research revealed similar French-made electric desk and boudoir lamps from the 1920s. Statues and other likenesses of Mignon, the heroine of the opera of the same name, were extremely popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This lamp needs some restoration work, but the reward for the work will be an heirloom treasure!
DIMENSIONS:Height: 19-1/2 inchesWidth: 10 inchesDepth: 7 inchesWeight: 12 pounds, 14 ounces
CONDITION:Although the individual pieces of this lamp are in good condition, some restoration work will be needed. The alabaster bust is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks and no stains. The small marble base on which the bust is mounted is in good condition, with a crack that has been repaired. The brass or bronze metal parts are in very good condition, with heavy patina. The marble base for the lamp is in good antique condition, with a few chips on the edges, and in need of cleaning. Two of the metal feet on the base are missing. Fittings are loose and need tightening and the finial cap is gone. The wiring functions, but should be replaced for safe operation. The toggle on/off switch worked intermittently but would not stay on.
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Proceeds from all auctions benefit Home of the Sparrow, a 501(c)3 charity that provides hope, opportunity and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DomesticWe ship via United States Postal Service Priority Mail, within one day of receiving payment. You will receive a delivery confirmation number via email. If you need your item faster, please contact us and we will send it USPS Express Mail with an extra payment required.
InternationalWe ship to most countries via USPS Priority Mail International. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We will under no circumstances mark items as gifts or place a value lower than the paid price.
For auction: unique Art Nouveau style desk lamp, made in France, and dating to the first quarter of the 20th century. The lamp features twin bulbs, bronze or brass metal parts set on a marble base, with an alabaster bust of a young girl, in the 'Mignon' tradition. An identical bust was found through research, indicating it is Italian in origin. The toggle style on/off switch is im...printed 'FRANCE', probably indicating the lamp was assembled in France.
This lamp appears to be a one-of-a-kind piece, though research revealed similar French-made electric desk and boudoir lamps from the 1920s. Statues and other likenesses of Mignon, the heroine of the opera of the same name, were extremely popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This lamp needs some restoration work, but the reward for the work will be an heirloom treasure!
DIMENSIONS:Height: 19-1/2 inchesWidth: 10 inchesDepth: 7 inchesWeight: 12 pounds, 14 ounces
CONDITION:Although the individual pieces of this lamp are in good condition, some restoration work will be needed. The alabaster bust is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks and no stains. The small marble base on which the bust is mounted is in good condition, with a crack that has been repaired. The brass or bronze metal parts are in very good condition, with heavy patina. The marble base for the lamp is in good antique condition, with a few chips on the edges, and in need of cleaning. Two of the metal feet on the base are missing. Fittings are loose and need tightening and the finial cap is gone. The wiring functions, but should be replaced for safe operation. The toggle on/off switch worked intermittently but would not stay on.
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Proceeds from all auctions benefit Home of the Sparrow, a 501(c)3 charity that provides hope, opportunity and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DomesticWe ship via United States Postal Service Priority Mail, within one day of receiving payment. You will receive a delivery confirmation number via email. If you need your item faster, please contact us and we will send it USPS Express Mail with an extra payment required.
InternationalWe ship to most countries via USPS Priority Mail International. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We will under no circumstances mark items as gifts or place a value lower than the paid price.
