Ceramic Sculpture Lamp in the Shape of a Female Torso from C. Pradier, 1970s

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Handcrafted ceramic table lamp base depicting a nude female torso emerging from a rectangular block. The body, made of smooth … Read more Handcrafted ceramic table lamp base depicting a nude female torso emerging from a rectangular block. The body, made of smooth terracotta in a warm brown hue, contrasts with the surrounding surface, densely textured with cross-hatched incisions and patinated in shades of brown-black and bronze. A sculpted necklace adorns the base of the neck, adding a further decorative touch to the composition.

the stem is made of gilded metal and fitted with a standard e27 socket. The lamp's dimensions are generous: 40 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, weighing 12 kg—a solid and imposing piece.

authenticity: the base bears an engraved signature in the ceramic, 'c. Pradier', identifying a french ceramic artist. This is a unique, handcrafted piece, not mass-produced.

in very good condition, with a beautiful, natural, and even patina consistent with a 1970s-1980s design. No chips or visible restoration.

a sculptural lamp with a strong character, as much an art object as a light source, ideal for contemporary or brutalist interior design, or for collectors of vintage french ceramics. This piece has an attribution mark,
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european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less