Bidspirit auction | Victorian Porcelain Cherub Piano Lamp


Victorian Porcelain Cherub Piano Lamp - Origin: Probably Continental Europe Date: Late 19th century Period/Style: Victorian Rococo Revival Materials: Porcelain with painted and gilt decoration, glass chimney, metal mounts and stand Form: Electrified piano or parlor lamp on a tripod stand Description: Victorian piano or parlor lamp, late nineteenth century, with a porcelain globe shade and matching vase-form body decorated with raised cherub heads, pale blue scrolling foliage and painted rose panels accented in gilt. A clear glass chimney rises through the globe, which rests above a foliate metal collar. The assembly is carried on a slender rope-twist metal shaft continuing to three curved, splayed legs with ball feet. The molded porcelain ornament and floral painting combine Rococo Revival motifs with the tall piano-lamp form. Electrified. Dimensions: 63 in. H, 10 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 wear to the painted and gilt decoration. Tarnish and rubbing to the metal mounts and stand. 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: 63 in