19th Century Louis XVI-style Gilt Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp With Pink Glass Accents, France

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19th century Louis XVI-style gilt bronze sculptural table lamp with pink glass accents, France

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Material: bronze, copper, metal, … Read more 19th century Louis XVI-style gilt bronze sculptural table lamp with pink glass accents, France

By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal, tin, glass, crystal, cord
Technique: cast, molded, patinated, gilt, metalwork, polished
Dimensions: 18 in x 26 in
Date: 19th century
Style: Louis XVI, Neoclassicism
Place of origin: France

A finely cast Louis XVI-style French table lamp from the 19th century, presenting a rich composition of gilt bronze, crystal, and glass. The domed shade, elaborately chased with foliate motifs, is adorned with circular pink glass cabochons, their floral engravings adding depth and color contrast to the golden surface. Below, a fringe of faceted crystal prisms encircles the perimeter, refracting light with sharp clarity. The sculptural stem rises from a dark veined marble base, its circular form providing stability and visual grounding, while the central shaft supports a trio of putti, each playing a flute, meticulously rendered with soft contours and fluid drapery, embodying neoclassical elegance. The internal lighting structure features a distinctive coiled metal armature, securing three sockets symmetrically arranged beneath the shade, integrating functionality into the decorative ensemble.

The careful interplay of materials, textures, and ornamentation reflects the refined opulence characteristic of the Louis XVI aesthetic. See less