A pair of Pompeian style lamps

France

Circa 1880

Height : 70 cm (27 1/2 in.) ; Diameter : 20 cm (7 3/4 in.)

Pair of Pompeian style gilded bronze mounted black porcelain lamps. Necks and bodies finely decorated with antique figures and allegories painted in light blue « grisaille » and gilded antique style motifs, such as braseros, pedestals and vases. Reposing on gilded bronze bases ornated with palmets and leaves. Topped with enlightening etched glass globes.