1940s Plaster and Brass Sculptural Lamp 'Tête De Femme' Designed by Alberto Giacometti, France

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1940s Expressionist plaster and brass sculptural lamp 'Tête de Femme' designed by Alberto Giacometti, France

By: Alberto Giacometti
Material: plaster, … Read more 1940s Expressionist plaster and brass sculptural lamp 'Tête de Femme' designed by Alberto Giacometti, France

By: Alberto Giacometti
Material: plaster, brass, metal, copper, zinc
Technique: cast, patinated, metalwork, molded, pressed, polished
Dimensions: 8 in x 8 in x 33 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1940
Style: Expressionism, Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: France

Alberto Giacometti's iconic 'Tête de Femme' design finds new expression in this sculptural table lamp from 1940s France. The piece features a plaster base molded into the abstracted likeness of a woman's head and neck. Giacometti's signature elongated proportions and textured surfaces are evident in the minimalist yet evocative representation. Atop the plaster sculpture, a brass armature supports an inverted bell-shaped shade of brushed metal. This upper structure houses dual light sockets, adding practical illumination to the artistic base. The base incorporates a discreet channel for potential electrical wiring, allowing for seamless integration into modern interiors.

The lamp exemplifies the convergence of Expressionist sculpture and Mid-Century Modern design sensibilities. It captures Giacometti's exploration of the human form while serving as a functional object, embodying the era's integration of fine art aesthetics into everyday items.

The piece is presented in its original state, without electrical components, offering the new owner flexibility in restoration or display choices. See less