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The Narrative: A vibrant 1950s homage to 18th-century 'Company School' export porcelain. This narrative-rich statement piece features the auspicious 'Mahout …
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The Narrative: A vibrant 1950s homage to 18th-century 'Company School' export porcelain. This narrative-rich statement piece features the auspicious 'Mahout & Elephant' motif, symbolizing universal peace and harmony (Taiping Youxiang).
A magnificent and rare 1950s Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain lamp of impressive scale. Standing over 30 inches tall, this statement piece features a meticulously hand-painted ceremonial elephant with a seated mahout (rider). The design is elevated by elegant matte-gold elephant head handles and sits atop a custom-fitted, dark-stained carved wooden base.
The porcelain exhibits the classic 'Famille Rose' palette, known for its vibrant pink enamels and intricate floral motifs. This lamp is topped with its original silk bell-style shade, providing a timeless silhouette that perfectly anchors a grand sideboard or entry table.
Design Details: Expertly crafted with hand-modeled gilt elephant-head handles and delicate medallions in a traditional Famille Rose palette of peony pinks, seafoam greens, and vibrant gold leaf.
Ready for Display: Unlike many converted vases, this was originally manufactured as a lamp base. It is sold complete with its coordinating vintage bell-style silk shade, which provides a classic, tailored silhouette that complements the ornate porcelain base.
Key Selling Points
Rare Iconography: Features the historic "Indian Market" elephant rider motif.
Factory-Built: Not a conversion; original factory build ensures structural stability.
Excellent Condition: Pristine porcelain with no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Functional Vintage: Original wiring is in working order with a functional thumb-wheel switch.
Styling: Ideal for Grandmillennial, Palm Beach Regency, or Hollywood Regency interiors.
Dimensions:
5"w x 5"d (Base) x 18.25" h
30.25 h (With shade)
14" w x 12" h ( Shade)
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 18.25ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Rose
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
The porcelain body and hand-painted mahout figure are in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The matte-gold handles …
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The porcelain body and hand-painted mahout figure are in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The matte-gold handles and wooden base show light, age-appropriate wear that enhances its authentic character. The silk shade exterior is exceptionally well-preserved and clean. Consistent with its 75-year age, the inner silk lining has a few small tears due to heat exposure; however, these are strictly interior and do not affect the lamp's stunning outward display or functionality
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