Schierholz Figural Lithophane Table Lamp
Maker: Von Schierholz porcelain manufactory
Origin: Plaue, Thuringia, Germany
Date: 20th century
Period/Style: Rococo Revival, in the Dresden taste
Materials: Polychrome and gilt porcelain, lithophane porcelain, brass and electrical fittings
Form: Two-light figural table lamp with porcelain shade
Description: Marked Von Schierholz porcelain lamp modeled with two couples holding hands and dancing around a tree-trunk standard. Their polychrome costumes rise above a flower-strewn rocaille base enriched with gilding. The domed porcelain shade has pierced latticework, molded scroll borders, applied flowers and four oval lithophane panels, crowned by a flower-encrusted finial. The translucent panels contrast with the densely modeled floral ornament. Two pull-chain sockets are concealed beneath the shade. The base bears the blue crowned-shield and wreath factory mark incorporating the date 1817.
Dimensions: 26 in. H, 13 in. diameter
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Condition: Light surface wear and rubbing to the gilding, with minor imperfections to the applied floral decoration. The lamp was tested and working at the previous inspection. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 13 in
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Maker: Von Schierholz porcelain manufactory
Origin: Plaue, Thuringia, Germany
Date: 20th century
Period/Style: Rococo Revival, in the Dresden taste
Materials: Polychrome and gilt porcelain, lithophane porcelain, brass and electrical fittings
Form: Two-light figural table lamp with porcelain shade
Description: Marked Von Schierholz porcelain lamp modeled with two couples holding hands and dancing around a tree-trunk standard. Their polychrome costumes rise above a flower-strewn rocaille base enriched with gilding. The domed porcelain shade has pierced latticework, molded scroll borders, applied flowers and four oval lithophane panels, crowned by a flower-encrusted finial. The translucent panels contrast with the densely modeled floral ornament. Two pull-chain sockets are concealed beneath the shade. The base bears the blue crowned-shield and wreath factory mark incorporating the date 1817.
Dimensions: 26 in. H, 13 in. diameter
Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.
Condition: Light surface wear and rubbing to the gilding, with minor imperfections to the applied floral decoration. The lamp was tested and working at the previous inspection. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 13 in
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