1980s Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla W/ Shade

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This Frankart sculptural table lamp features a beautiful nude woman doing a split on a stepped base, holding a 3" … Read more This Frankart sculptural table lamp features a beautiful nude woman doing a split on a stepped base, holding a 3" lamp shade. The whole sculpture comes together to create a simple yet elegant Art Deco geometric pattern. The L610 lamp was designed by Arthur von Frankenberg for his Frankart sculpture company.

Originally distributed in 1928, this official Sarsaparilla reproduction is one of Frankart's most famous pieces.

Measurements: 7.5" Tall X 4.5" Wide X 7" Deep

United States, 1980

Bio
In 1922, Frankenberg, Underberg, and Murad (now the factory manager for Underberg) formed Frankart to produce and market Frankenberg's products. Underberg notes that he came up with the Frankart name. "Frankenberg was the president, I was the Vice-President and General Manager, and George Murad was the Secretary." The company was formally incorporated in 1924 as Frankart, Inc. Their partnership was established so that Frankenberg owned 3/5 of the company, with the profits divided equally among the three partners.

Frankart was quite successful from the beginning with designs that included golfers, animals, cowgirls, and his nudes. It was the latter which sold best for the company. "The early catalog from the 1920s offered less than 30 items, including four lamps, five candlesticks, and five ashtrays; other items included bookends, incense burners, flower holders, ink wells, and centerpieces. By the 1930-31 season, the Frankart line had dramatically expanded. The handbook for that season offered over 45 lamps, 18 ashtrays, 13 bookends, as well as a broad variety of items that included smokers stands and smokers sets, an aquarium, clocks, wall plaques, flower vases, and cigarette holders.

Literature: American Art Deco, Duncan, pg. 70. See less