Porcelain Figurine Table Lamp Appraisal

Porcelain Figurine Table Lamp

This item is a table lamp featuring a porcelain figurine base depicting a rococo-style couple. The figurine is crafted from what appears to be unglazed biscuit porcelain or a matte finished glazed porcelain, exhibiting a uniform off-white or ivory color throughout. The central figures are a man and a woman in 18th-century European attire. The woman is seated, possibly holding a small object, while the man is kneeling or semi-crouching beside her, seemingly engaging in an interaction, perhaps a dance or a playful moment. Their clothing shows draped and flowing elements, characteristic of the period, with particular attention to the voluminous skirt of the woman and the frilled collar of the man. The porcelain figures rest on an elaborately molded porcelain base that features a raised, scalloped edge and floral or rococo scrollwork details. This porcelain assembly is permanently mounted on a decorative, ornate brass or bronze-toned metal base. This metal base is pierced or filigreed with an intricate, open scroll or lattice pattern and features four small, ornate feet, one visible in the front. There is a central column extending upwards from the metal base, which suggests it is part of a lamp mechanism, leading to a socket for a light bulb (not visible in detail) and presumably a lampshade (not included in the image). The overall style points to a late 19th or early 20th-century interpretation of 18th-century Rococo aesthetics. The condition appears good from the given images, with no obvious major chips, cracks, or repairs visible on the porcelain. The metal base shows some patina consistent with age, which is expected for brass or bronze. The craftsmanship appears to be of a reasonable quality, with good detailing in the figures and the metalwork, although the exact fineness of the porcelain would require closer inspection.