Polychrome Porcelain Lamp With A Gilded Bronze Base

A sumptuous lamp made of polychrome porcelain and gilded bronze,
A piece of great elegance and exceptional presence, this majestic lamp captivates with the nobility of its silhouette, the magnificence of its design, and the richness of its gilded bronze ornamentation.
Its superb baluster-shaped porcelain body with an ivory background is enlivened by a remarkably lush polychrome design, where sumptuous peonies in deep pink and golden yellow hues bloom, intertwined with delicate flowering branches, finely drawn foliage, and a profusion of flowers in subtle shades.
Magnificent exotic birds—including a spectacular figure reminiscent of the phoenix—spread their iridescent plumage amid this lush vegetation.
The composition forms a truly decorative scene, imbued with poetry, movement, and refinement—characteristic of the art of chinoiserie and the aesthetic of “Famille Rose” porcelain.
The pink piece rests on a sumptuous gilded bronze base; the exceptional quality of the chiseling, the depth of the reliefs, and the abundance of scrollwork attest to a particularly elaborate ornamental vocabulary.
The base, sculpted with powerful volutes, acanthus leaves, and dynamic foliage, blossoms into a rocaille composition of great virtuosity.
A lamp of unparalleled charm, where the exuberance of the Orient meets the majesty of French ornamentation—ideal for enhancing a reception room, a prestigious library, or a collector’s home.
Features two light sources.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions with shade:
Height: 82 cm
Dimensions without shade:
Height: 42 cm