Solana Beach, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 20ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Gold Leaf
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
In excellent condition, some patina due to age. Clean and ready to use. Ships without harp and shade.
A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
In excellent condition, some patina due to age. Clean and ready to use. Ships without harp and shade.
A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
- Description
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Vintage, Renaissance style, hand carved, gilt and painted wood, altar candlestick inspired table lamp made by an artisan in Spain. …
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Vintage, Renaissance style, hand carved, gilt and painted wood, altar candlestick inspired table lamp made by an artisan in Spain. This ornate gold, red and green lamp with acanthus leaf and scrolling patterns was created in the 1950s in the studios of Pedro Giralt Bertran, who is known for his old world workmanship of decorative elements for churches, public buildings and private works. See below notes for his bio and history. This lamp measures 20" tall to top of the socket and has a base that is 9" in diameter. In excellent condition with a new turn switch socket, gold chord and 2-prong plug. Chord nicely channeled into the base to keep it in place. A lovely piece of decorative art - top with a modern shade (as shown in photos) to blend with a contemporary style or top with a more traditional or ornate shade, matching the renaissance style of the base to suit other interior styles.
Shipped without bulb, harp or shade. Harp and shade available for purchase separately (please message us for availability and pricing).
About the artist:
Pedro Giralt Bertran, born in Villafranca del Penedés, Spain on March 19, 1914. He studied Decorative Art and Religious Art in the Salesians Boarding School where he got the Diploma of Decorative Professor (Maestro) specialized in Sacred art. During the Spanish Civil war, he was commissioned several propaganda posters. He was captured in 1936 and spent some years in concentration camps. When the war was over, he moved to Aragon where he established a small business in Decorative Arts. His pieces were awarded several prizes and he soon became a recognized artist of his time.
He then opened a bigger shop which incorporated 3 levels of specialist artisan studios with wood and plasterwork in the basement, gold leaf treatment and a retail shop on the first floor, and painting/polychrome work on the top floor. He always had a handful of apprentices which allowed him complete numerous Estofados with beautiful polychrome work (Estofado (Spanish: [estoˈfado]) is an artistic technique that imitates the appearance of gold brocade. The term comes from the Italian "stoffa" (fabric) in reference to the fine textiles it seeks to reproduce. Its origin is found in the Gothic period, its use became more popular during the renaissance and baroque periods, particularly in Spain and its cultural sphere of influence, where it became prevalent.) Bertran also restored altars of several churches including various cupolas of the Cathedral Laseo in Zaragoza. In 1937, he did the interior decorative work for the renovation of the Teatro Principal of Azagoza under Geginop Borobio and Jose Beltran Navarro. He is also known for his work on peanas, the religious sculptures that represent the life of Christ and are exhibited during Easter. His work is sold all over Europe. He died in 1974. less
Solana Beach, CA
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