Art Nouveau The Good Soup Lamp by Victor Rousseau, 1900s

Description

Important patinated spelter lamp representing a young boy, probably a butcher boy, drinking his soup accompanied by his pit bull … more Important patinated spelter lamp representing a young boy, probably a butcher boy, drinking his soup accompanied by his pit bull / bulldog type dog.
The boy is leaning against a gallows holding an electrified green lantern.

By Belgian sculptor Victor Rousseau (1865-1954).
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque style, circa 1900.
Plate with inscription "La Bonne Soupe par Rousseau" ("The Good Soup by Rousseau") on the front, signature "Rousseau" on the side and stamp "Fabrication française - Paris - Made in France" on the back.

Subject in excellent condition, restored: new electricity, metal cleaned and waxed for good future protection of the patina.

Dimensions:
height 73cm
width 19cm
depth 24cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less