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Set of 2 Floor Lamps, with Joseph Beuys Autograph, Industrial 1950s, Germany

$10,768.58per set
£8,043.01per set
€8,999per set
CA$14,835.70per set
A$16,168.30per set
CHF 8,561.81per set
MX$194,198.29per set
NOK 108,394.42per set
SEK 99,658.01per set
DKK 68,556.80per set

About the Item

Fantastic old industrial style photo-studio floor lamps by unknown maker, Germany. These are made around 1955-1965 from metal incl. reflector, and come with clearly custom made, adjustable and hand woven flax or linen screens. The bases show a blue hammered metal finish. Absolutely rare items – with of course a story to tell: they feature the autographs of artist Joseph Beuys (1921 – 1986). How it came to this, the heir of these lamps told me when they came into my collection: His great-uncle (i.e., his maternal grandfather's brother) Anton Kleuden was a photographer and during the 1970s did live in Düsseldorf, where he happened to work or assist for around 2 years Joseph Beuys. Long story short, when the job was finished, as a Thank You, Joseph Beuys signed Anton Kleudens work lamps. Anton Kleuden later became a passionate collector of art and curiosities. Part of which these lamps used to be. For insurance purposes, both lamps have been marked with ID numbers (milled in, see imagery). The heir of these lamps supplied his statement, that these lamps come indeed from his family collection. Absolute rarity. Can be turned up, down and sideways. Sockets: standard screw fitting E27 Wiring compatible worldwide, also in the US, 110-240v. Please see condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v,220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Linen,Metal,Hand-Woven,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1950-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Original condition. 1 Plug is damaged (loose connection). 1 wire (see image) is loose at lamps end. These lamps are more collectors items than practical ones and must be checked by a registered electrician before use.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556247647192

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