Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi - a Pair

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Late 20th c., pair of Italian Louis XVI style gilt, patinated bronze and gilt bronze column table lamps by Gherardo … Read more Late 20th c., pair of Italian Louis XVI style gilt, patinated bronze and gilt bronze column table lamps by Gherardo Deghli Albizzi. Of beautiful quality, two light, fluted, columnar body, applied classical decoration to fluted capital with masks and festoons to lower triangular portion, unmarked. An example of this lamp in malachite can be found on the GDA company website. These lamps come with lovely pleated linen lampshades.

The Gherardo Degli Albizzi factory was founded in 1960. Gherardo Degli Albizzi realizes faithful reproductions of chandeliers, candlesticks and appliques in antique style combining the ancient techniques of working with prestigious materials the bronzes are first melted in the ground or with the ancient technique of lost wax and then chiseled. The entire production process is carried out in the heart of the historic center of Florence, a few steps from Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.

Dimensions:
28"h x 6.25"w (total)

Condition:
Good, no visible condition issues. There lamps have been professionally rewired and new bulb sockets have been installed.

Provenance:
A Private Collection: 146 Central Park West, New York See less