Porcelain Lighting Appraisal

Figural Porcelain Table Lamp with Pleated Shade

This is a decorative table lamp featuring a porcelain or ceramic figurine base. The base is complex, with a multi-tiered design. The lower section appears to be a broader, possibly metallic or elaborately painted ceramic base with textured or relief patterns, predominantly in shades of green or muted gold with white or cream accents, suggesting a rococo or neoclassical decorative style. Sitting atop this is a narrower, bulbous section, likely ceramic, with applied decorative elements and painted details. The most prominent feature of the base is the figural element, which depicts a classically dressed woman, possibly a shepherdess or a muse, in a pastel pink or rose-colored gown, holding what appears to be a stringed instrument, possibly a lute or mandolin. Her attire and the overall aesthetic suggest an 18th-century European influence, indicating a reproduction or homage to styles popular in periods like Rococo or Neoclassical. The figurine exhibits fine details in its sculpting, including facial features, drapery of the clothing, and the intricacies of the instrument. The color palette of the figurine is soft and muted, typical of porcelain artistry. The condition of the figurine appears largely intact, with no obvious chips or breaks visible from the angle provided. The lamp features a pleated fabric lampshade, likely white or off-white, with a traditional conical or bell shape. The shade shows visible signs of age and wear, including several tears or frayed areas along the bottom edge, suggesting it might be original to the lamp or has seen significant use. The overall construction implies a manufactured piece, likely from the mid-20th century or later, designed for decorative rather than primary illumination purposes. The material quality for the figurine seems good, suggesting careful craftsmanship in its molding and painting, though without closer inspection, specific manufacturing marks are not discernible.