
Neoclassical Style Urn Table Lamp with Putti Bas-Relief
This table lamp features a base modeled after a Classical/Neoclassical urn, likely constructed of cast metal—potentially spelter or bronze—with a dark, aged bronze finish. The central body of the urn is decorated with a detailed high-relief (bas-relief) frieze depicting putti or cherubs engaged in a scene, a hallmark of Neoclassical and Baroque Revival styles. The urn is flanked by two ornate handles and sits atop a pedestal base that appears to be made of a red-toned material, possibly marble, wood, or a faux-painted composition, providing a color contrast. The lamp is topped with a contemporary white fabric bell-shaped shade with vertical piping and a curved bottom edge. The overall construction exhibits mid-20th-century craftsmanship, likely between 1940 and 1970, mimicking 19th-century French styles. Condition presents moderate wear with visible patina on the metal surfaces, some rubbing on the raised decorative elements, and minor surface scratches on the pedestal base. There is no visible maker's mark in the photograph, but the level of detail in the casting suggests a mid-tier decorative production rather than a one-of-a-kind fine art piece.
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Estimated Value
$250 - $400
Basic Information
Category
Antique and Vintage Lighting
Appraised On
March 28, 2026
Estimated Value
$250 - $400
Item Description
This table lamp features a base modeled after a Classical/Neoclassical urn, likely constructed of cast metal—potentially spelter or bronze—with a dark, aged bronze finish. The central body of the urn is decorated with a detailed high-relief (bas-relief) frieze depicting putti or cherubs engaged in a scene, a hallmark of Neoclassical and Baroque Revival styles. The urn is flanked by two ornate handles and sits atop a pedestal base that appears to be made of a red-toned material, possibly marble, wood, or a faux-painted composition, providing a color contrast. The lamp is topped with a contemporary white fabric bell-shaped shade with vertical piping and a curved bottom edge. The overall construction exhibits mid-20th-century craftsmanship, likely between 1940 and 1970, mimicking 19th-century French styles. Condition presents moderate wear with visible patina on the metal surfaces, some rubbing on the raised decorative elements, and minor surface scratches on the pedestal base. There is no visible maker's mark in the photograph, but the level of detail in the casting suggests a mid-tier decorative production rather than a one-of-a-kind fine art piece.
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