French Art Nouveau Heron Floor Lamp, 1890s

Description

Exceptionnal sculpture floor lamp in patinated and painted bronze and brass, depicting a Japanese crane (tsuru) / heron / wading … more Exceptionnal sculpture floor lamp in patinated and painted bronze and brass, depicting a Japanese crane (tsuru) / heron / wading bird picking red berries in the middle of lush nature (flowers, water lily leaves).

5 lights with tulip shades in glass / opaline colors.

Art Nouveau / Japonisme style, France, around 1900.

Inspired by the productions of Meiji Japan, which was opening up to the rest of the world, Western artists, particularly the French, were inspired by them. The movement called "Japonisme" was born and from it flowed Art Nouveau.

Similar models are on display at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.

In excellent condition. Metal cleaned and protected with wax. Electricity OK.

Measures:
Height 200cm
Width 65cm
Depth 60cm
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less