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Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lamps
$5,151.13per set
£3,750per set
€4,392.88per set
CA$7,076.88per set
A$7,693.99per set
CHF 4,079.36per set
MX$92,231.44per set
NOK 51,846.60per set
SEK 47,498.54per set
DKK 32,831.22per set
About the Item
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ VASES MOUNTED AS LAMPS
In the 17th century England
Holland, two small, warlike seafaring nations vied for supremacy in the newly established trade in the then extraordinary commodities, such as spices, silks, porcelain, lacquer, and design, which now are taken for granted. Chinese translucent porcelain, unknown at that time in Europe, and the affiliated decorative patterns, ('Willow pattern' prunus flowers, mythological animals court scenes and dragons, inter alia) were, as is said 'all the rage'. The ancient art of 'Cloisonné' enamelling using coloured molten glass was used in China some two millennia BC. The word comes from the French for 'cell', as a metal surface was dressed with patterns in brass, gold or silver wire, and the 'cells' created were then enamelled, and polished to a fine and even surface. In the present case of our lamps, initially Chinese vases, foliates and birds are to be seen. These vases were brought to the West, and, with a stroke of inspiration employed as oil lamps, being fitted with ormolu bases in the oriental taste and oil reservoirs and burners; here, the original wick adjusters are retained. Thus, artistic effort, knowledge and tradition were combined with typical Victorian practicality, and with our adaptation for electricity, a century and a half later, the decorative lighting function is in use again.
Chinese
French, late 19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:220-240v
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1875-1900
- Condition:Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 99321stDibs: LU954734231302
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