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Red ceramic urn-style table lamp

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Pompeii Red Lamp Ceramic

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AI Estimated Value

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$150–$300

AI estimate as of August 23, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

This is a decorative table lamp featuring a ceramic urn-shaped body with a striking red glazed finish displaying a fine dark crackle pattern throughout. The lamp is accented with ornate cast metal or brass-toned mountings, including a decorative patterned band circling the shoulder of the urn, a collar near the neck, and an elaborate footed base with four scrolled feet. It is fitted with a simple brass-finished neck supporting the socket and a standard off-white or cream-colored tapered fabric drum lampshade. A visible yellow electrical cord extends from the rear of the base. There is no clearly visible maker's mark, signature, or stamp directly readable in the image to confirm a specific manufacturer. The overall aesthetic is suggestive of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative lighting designed in a classical revival style. The owner has provided context, user-attributed as a Pompeii red ceramic lamp, though this claim remains unverified from visual inspection alone. The piece appears to be in generally good condition with expected minor wear consistent with age, but detailed craftsmanship indicators such as interior stampings or exact material compositions cannot be definitively ascertained without a physical examination.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on what I can see in the photograph, this decorative table lamp features a ceramic urn-shaped body with a red crackle glaze, accented by ornate brass-toned mountings and a tapered fabric drum lampshade. The overall aesthetic suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century classical revival style lighting piece. The owner identifies this as a Pompeii red ceramic lamp. Per user submission: attributed to a Pompeii red ceramic lamp, though this claim remains an unverified hypothesis. I can't verify from a photo whether the materials, glazes, or internal electrical components match a specific manufacturer, and I would need physical inspection to confirm maker's marks, interior stampings, and exact material compositions. My valuation range of $150–$300 assumes that the owner's attribution is correct and that the lamp is in good working order. General market demand for mid-century decorative lighting of this type remains moderate, driven by interior aesthetic appeal rather than high collector demand. If the item turns out to be a modern reproduction, replica, copy, or simply in the style of classical revival design without the assumed attribution, the value would likely decrease to the $50–$100 range. To confirm authenticity and the validity of the attribution, an in-person examination by a qualified decorative arts expert, physical inspection for hidden hallmarks or stamps, and provenance documentation would be required.

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