Canton Porcelain & Bronze Oil Lamp, Qing Dynasty, China - Late 19th Century

This oil lamp features a Canton porcelain vase, sumptuously mounted on a finely chased bronze base. It deploys an elegant presence where the richness of the materials dialogues with the delicacy of the painted decoration. Its body, adorned with vibrant floral motifs in shades of red, green, blue and pink, reveals meticulous craftsmanship in which each petal, leaf and arabesque seems animated by an almost living radiance. The body, subtly modelled and punctuated with fine-gold decorative reliefs, rises gracefully to a gilded brass mount whose scrolls and apertures bear witness to refined craftsmanship. The whole is crowned by a milky-soft frosted glass globe that diffuses an enveloping light, while the clear glass mantel extends the silhouette with elegant verticality. A decorative piece of rare charm, it embodies the perfect alliance between the art of porcelain, the finesse of worked metal and the luminous aesthetics of antique lamps, offering any interior a touch of timeless prestige.

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Era: Late 19th

Very Fine condition.

Shipping with careful packaging and suitable protection.
Delivery on quotation in France and abroad.

Dimensions:
Height: 70 cm
Diameter: 15 cm

Reference: 574V
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