Offered, for your consideration, is a fantastic PAIR of early twentieth century, mirror image, alabaster and marble lamps each featuring a rearing stallion and dog against a lovely column. The column looks nearly like a fountain.
These are antique lamps and each is signed "ITALY" and each is numbered 46 / 402. An original matched pair ! A set of only 402 made. Just how many do you think may have surrvived in tact ?
I have found no damage, only very minor imperfections consistent with a hand carved work of this nature..
Check out the subtle differences in the pictures below. Most notably , the stance of the dogs.
Height is 23 1/2" at top of finial. Height from table to top of alabaster is 14". The oval base is approximately 6 1/2" x 4". The cords look original , are silk covered cloth with a bakelite or plastic plug and the plug prongs are non- polarized.
The alabaster is an ivory color and all would benefit from a thorough cleaning. Just about any color shade would look good on this pair. I wish I had a black silk shade for the pictures. Pictures were taken with & without flash. Flash made them look very yellowish but did bring out features somewhat better in some photos.
These lamps would look great anywhere you need something special. The fireplace mantle, buffet, a gentlemans' desk or dresser, the boudoir, a console , a bookcase..... you name it ! Also an outstanding conversation starter.
I don't know what these might go for in a live auction... perhaps thousands, but ,I've started the bidding at a low price with NO RESERVE !
I suspect these are quite rare. I was unable to find anything remotely like them for comparison. They are definately an amazing pair of lamps.
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