Description:
Gilt-bronze-mounted Sevres-style Porcelain Lamp Base, France, 19th century, raised gold floral and foliate decoration to cobalt ground cover, neck, and socle, the body with polychrome enameled scene of a seated woman and cupid by her side, the reverse with a cherub, artist signed Bellanger, scrolled bronze foliate handles, ht. 28 3/4 in.
Estimate $700-900
Surface of body with craquelure, some rubbing to bronze/hardware and loss to gilded decoration, representative of age-typical wear including scuffs.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.