Fine Art & Antiques
Lot 5:
Description
Maker: Von Schierholz Porcelain Manufactory
Origin: Plaue, Thuringia, Germany
Date: First half 20th century
Period/Style: Rococo Revival in the Dresden taste
Materials: Hand-painted and gilt porcelain, lithophane porcelain, brass, and electrical fittings
Form: Figural porcelain table lamp
Description: A fine marked Von Schierholz hand-painted porcelain table lamp modeled with four colorfully dressed figures dancing around a tree-form standard. The rocaille base and domed pierced shade are richly ornamented with applied polychrome flowers and gilt highlights. Four oval lithophane panels encircle the shade, which is surmounted by a flower-encrusted finial. Fitted with two pull-chain light sockets.
Marks: Blue crowned-shield and wreath factory marks incorporating three leaves and the founding date 1817. The shade is additionally marked handpainted. Numbered 20 and 43.
Dimensions: 26 in. H, 13 in. Dia.
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Condition: Presents very well, with all visible figural elements intact. Scattered minor chips or losses may be present among the numerous delicate applied flower petals and leaves, together with light rubbing to the gilding and age-appropriate surface wear. The lamp was tested and working when examined.
Dimensions: 26 x 13 in
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