1960s Hollywood Regency Cherub-Themed Table Lamps in White Porcelain Hand-Painted With Gold + Linen Shades - a Pair

Description

This unique pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency white porcelain table lamps dating to the early 1960's incorporate classic elements pulled … more This unique pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency white porcelain table lamps dating to the early 1960's incorporate classic elements pulled from Italian Neoclassical, French Baroque and Rococo and Beaux Arts periods and styles. Prominent 3D cherub figures encircle the porcelain center columns, resting on porcelain pedestals, all embellished with decorative 3D stylistic elements including garlands, rosettes, medallions and trailing vines extensively and artistically hand-painted in gold. The lamp bodies are mounted on 2-inch high round gilt-wood bases and the shades are included.

No marks or signatures have been found and the place of origin is unknown although they are believed to be of French or Italian origin.

The included 'newish' shades in classic Empire style are off-white linen with gold soutache bands around top and bottom and beautifully complement the striking lamp bases They were custom made in Los Angeles a few years ago as replacements for the worn original shades.

Specifications:
Height if body to top of finial: 32.5 inches
Height of body to top of socket: 25 inches
Diameter (wood base): 6.5 inches wide
Shade height: 12 inches
Shade diameter at top: 11.25 inches wide
Shade diameter at bottom: 17.5 inches wide

Note that current lamp height could be adjusted, at discretion of buyer, by changing the existing harps (9") and/or finials.

This listing consists of two (2) porcelain lamp bases AND two (2) lamp shades = four (4) total pieces.
These large, heavy and breakable porcelain bases require professional packaging, packing and shipping to ensure safe transport; shades will be appropriately packed and shipped in separate boxes from bases. less