Pedestal Lamp Appraisal

Victorian / Art Nouveau Style Pedestal Table Lamp with Multi-Colored Bulbs

This is an ornate table lamp, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, combining elements of Victorian and possibly early Art Nouveau design. The lamp features a robust, squared pedestal base crafted from what appears to be patinated bronze or a bronze-finished metal, intricately decorated with relief scrollwork and foliate motifs. This base supports a waisted, four-sided column or body, which features framed panels. On the visible panel, there is a hand-painted or printed image depicting a floral arrangement, possibly a basket of flowers, rendered in naturalistic colors with hints of yellow, green, and red against a lighter background. The top of the column transitions into a central hub from which five curvilinear arms extend outwards and upwards. Each arm culminates in a light socket, adorned with stylized, possibly cast metal, leaf-like accents that surround the base of the light bulbs, giving them a botanical appearance. The lamp is currently fitted with five colored incandescent bulbs: two red, two green, and one yellow/orange, suggesting it might be used for decorative or atmospheric lighting. The metallic components show a darkened, possibly intentional, patina consistent with age, indicating some wear and surface oxidation. One of the green bulbs shows evidence of speckling or wear on its colored coating. The overall construction suggests a piece of substantial weight and detailed craftsmanship, indicative of decorative lighting from its estimated period. The design emphasizes organic forms in the arms and detailing, distinguishing it as a piece of decorative art as well as a functional light source.