07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Alabaster Floor Lamp

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$9,840$8,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Alabaster Floor Lamp, late 19th/early 20th century, the bulbous two-piece shade carved with cartouches filled with putti at various pursuits, on a tapered foliate stem surrounded by four nude children, on festooned base and four paw feet, electrified.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Scattered very minor chips, losses, nicks, and abrasions. One larger area of loss to foot, and minor chipped losses to leaftips around stem. Finial reglued. Minor discoloration due to surface grime. Natural fractures in the shade visible. Approx. 72 inches tall.


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