Bidspirit auction | Emile Bruchon ”Retour des Champs”

Emile Bruchon ”Retour des Champs” Lamp - Origin: France Date: Circa 1900 Period/Style: Art Nouveau Maker: Emile Bruchon Materials: Patinated spelter, painted metal, and electrical fittings Form: Figural table lamp Description: French Belle Epoque figural lamp by Emile Bruchon, titled ”Retour des Champs.” The composition centers on a patinated spelter figure of a young field worker carrying a basket of fruit. She stands beneath an arched metal trellis of large leaves and three flower-form light fittings. Raised on a circular gilt-painted base, the lamp combines naturalistic sculpture with the sinuous botanical ornament associated with French Art Nouveau lighting. Marks: Applied plaque inscribed ”RETOUR DES CHAMPS / Par Bruchon.” Dimensions: 23 in. H, 14 in. W, 10 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: Oxidation, patina variation, abrasions, and finish loss throughout. Scattered bending and edge losses to the metal foliage. Wiring and fittings appear older and have not been tested. Electrical components should be professionally inspected before use.