Bidspirit auction | Bruchon L'Orage Art Nouveau Figural
Bruchon L'Orage Art Nouveau Figural Lamp - Origin: France Date: Circa 1900 Period/Style: Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque Maker: Emile Bruchon Materials: Patinated spelter, mixed metal, wood, and electrical components Form: Two-light figural table or newel-post lamp Description: French Art Nouveau two-light figural lamp depicting a barefoot young woman striding into the wind while raising drapery over her head. An arching framework of leafy branches surrounds the figure and terminates in two flower-form electrical sockets. The dark bronze-patinated cast spelter figure stands on a turned circular wooden base. Fitted with a brass title plaque reading ”L'ORAGE / Par Bruchon” and bearing a cast Bruchon signature. Marks: Brass plaque reading ”L'ORAGE / Par Bruchon.” Cast signature ”Bruchon” on the sculpture. Dimensions: 22 in. H x 16 in. W x 7 in. D Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Scattered patina wear, oxidation, scratches, and accumulated residue. The leafy framework has bends and possible small losses. Original crystal-bead bulb covers are absent. Wooden base has finish wear, scratches, and a visible split near the lower edge. Later cord, inline switch, sockets, and other electrical components may be present. Both lights operated when photographed.