Art Deco Ceramic Appraisal

Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp with Leaf Motif

This is a tall, decorative table lamp, which has been identified as an Art Deco style lamp. The lamp features a prominent ceramic or porcelain body, primarily in a creamy white or off-white glaze. The central portion of the vase-shaped body is adorned with a hand-painted or transfer-printed design of large, overlapping leaves in shades of olive green and brown, indicating a naturalistic motif. There are gilded or brass-colored bands accentuating the top and bottom sections of the main body, as well as the base, which appears to be segmented with coordinating white and gilt elements, resting on a darker, possibly weighted, circular base. The base has a slightly worn, dark brown or green finish. The overall form is columnar and symmetrical, characteristic of the Art Deco period's emphasis on streamlined and geometric shapes, though softened by the organic leaf pattern. The lamp is topped with an antique brass or bronze lamp harp and finial, supporting a fabric lampshade. The lampshade is cylindrical or slightly tapered, made of a plain, light cream or beige fabric, and finished with a decorative wavy or braided trim in a contrasting dark brown or gold color along the bottom edge. There are visible signs of age and use, including dirt or smudges on the lampshade, and a general patina on the metal components. The lamp's construction suggests a composite design, blending ceramic, metal, and fabric elements. The 'Tall Art Deco lamp' context points to its period, likely between the 1920s and 1940s, embodying the transition from earlier ornate styles to more modern aesthetics. The quality of the hand-painted details on the ceramic body appears good, with clear delineation of the leaf veins and color variations. No specific manufacturer's marks or signatures are visible in the provided image, but the design elements are consistent with mass-produced decorative lamps of the era.