Unknown, Liberty Design Lamps by Alberto Calligaris, Ancient Photo, 1910s

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Liberty design lamps by Alberto Calligaris is a lot of two photographic print on handmade bromide paper applied on single … more Liberty design lamps by Alberto Calligaris is a lot of two photographic print on handmade bromide paper applied on single cardboard. Prints realized by hand-processing methods with a sepia toning process Tears and folds on cardboard, Slight scratches on prints, good conditions. Dim: cm 34 x 24,5, prints: cm 14,5 x 10,5 The photographs show two Liberty-style lamps made by the legendary designer and craftsman forging Alberto Calligaris. Both table lamps are unique pieces, made of hand-forged iron, in a typically Italian decorative-eclectic style, that is characterized by colonial orientalisms. Photographs was maybe realized for exposition catalogue. Alberto Calligaris (Udine 1880-1960) was a famous italian designer-craftsman active before the two world wars. His style ranged from neoclassical creations to pure Art Deco style. He carried out important commissions and had a good success also exporting furniture components. less