Large Vintage L&f Moreau-Style Figural Table Lamp – “The Apple Pickers” – 1981 Provenance

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Description

A magnificent large-scale vintage figural table lamp depicting a charming pastoral scene of two young children gathering apples. Designed in … Read more A magnificent large-scale vintage figural table lamp depicting a charming pastoral scene of two young children gathering apples. Designed in the romantic French tradition associated with Louis and François Moreau, this highly decorative lamp combines sculptural detail, soft period colors, and an impressive statement-making scale.

The scene features a young boy climbing a beautifully modeled apple tree while reaching for fruit, with a young girl standing below beside a basket filled with apples. The figures are rendered in a soft palette of muted blue, sage green, cream, and warm neutral tones, giving the piece an elegant, aged appearance.

The sculpture rests on a classical plinth-style base accented with gilded laurel-leaf detailing, complementing its French-inspired design.

Completing the lamp is a generously proportioned cream pleated fabric shade with a scalloped lower edge, creating a warm and elegant silhouette when illuminated.

With its substantial size and intricate sculptural presence, this lamp makes an exceptional statement piece for an entryway console, living room, bedroom, library, or traditionally styled interior.

Highlights:

- Large and impressive vintage figural table lamp
- Romantic L&F Moreau-style French design
- Detailed “Apple Pickers” pastoral scene
- Beautifully modeled figures, clothing, tree, fruit, and basket
- Classical base with gilded laurel-leaf accents
- Oversized cream pleated and scalloped fabric shade
- Original 1981 purchase documentation included
- Fully functional and ready for display

Style & Materials:

Style: French Renaissance Revival / Art Nouveau Influence / Traditional / Grandmillennial
Materials: Spelter or composition metal, painted finish, fabric lampshade

Condition:

Overall Condition: Great Vintage Condition

The lamp is fully functional and has been tested.

The sculptural base displays age-appropriate wear, including surface dents and impressions scattered throughout the metal/composition structure. Because of the highly detailed and textured design, these imperfections generally blend into the sculpture and do not significantly detract from its overall presentation.

The pleated fabric lampshade shows expected vintage wear, including some visible surface staining.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Provenance & Original Documentation:

An especially interesting feature of this lamp is its surviving original documentation.

Original Purchase Receipt: Included is the original retail receipt dated March 25, 1981, documenting a purchase price of $1,797.25, a substantial amount for a decorative lamp at the time.

Original Vintage Booklet: The lamp also comes with its original booklet cover/documentation, adding further provenance and collector interest.

The combination of its impressive scale, detailed figural composition, period documentation, and remarkable original purchase price makes this an especially distinctive vintage decorative piece. See less