Antique Monumental Orientalist Bronze Patinated Male & Female Figural Torchiere Floor Lamps – Pair
An extraordinary pair of early 20th-century monumental bronze patinated figural floor lamps, featuring complementary male and female figures rendered with remarkable sculptural detail and an exotic Orientalist-inspired aesthetic.
Each elegantly posed figure is richly modeled in elaborate garments with jeweled ornamentation, patterned textiles, decorative arm and ankle bands, head coverings and deeply sculpted drapery. Their graceful poses mirror one another, creating a beautifully balanced male and female pair.
The figures stand barefoot upon spectacular fantastical fish-form sea creatures, intricately modeled with overlapping scales, dramatically curled tails, expressive faces and sweeping fins. The tails rise and intertwine behind the figures' legs, becoming an integral part of the sculptural composition.
Each figure raises an elaborate single-light torchiere overhead. The lamps are completed with beautiful hand-blown iridescent art glass shades, providing a luminous contrast to the rich, dark bronze patinated finish.
The substantial circular bases are equally detailed with foliate, shell and botanical relief decoration, demonstrating the exceptional attention given to these lamps from top to bottom.
Standing an impressive 62 inches tall, the pair functions as both monumental sculpture and decorative lighting. Their scale, intricate modeling and complementary male and female composition make them exceptional statement pieces for a grand entry, living room, library, gallery or other substantial interior.
Sold as a pair.
DIMENSIONS
H 62"
W 17"
D 17"
MATERIALS
Bronze Patinated Metal & Hand-Blown Iridescent Art Glass
STYLE
Orientalist / European Decorative Arts
LIGHTING
Electrified
CIRCA Early 20th Century
DIMENSIONS:
H 62"
W 17"
D 17"
