VTG Art Deco Nouveau. Possible Olympics Torch Bearer. I pack professionally to facilitate your damage-free receipt. If you pay the. And you will have to file your own claim. If you have any concrete information on this lamp’s maker or history, please message me so I may share it with the rest of the community. This lamp is on display for sale at an art gallery. Presented for Your Consideration. This expertly executed male figure lamp appears to be an almost exact gender opposite of a female figure lamp presently listed under my care. The similarities in the forward-step figure postures, the serpentine lamp stems, the base structures, the apparent lost bearing of a flag or a torch – all seem to indicate a common style and a common source as the creator. If they both had a. Stamp, everything would fall into place and make complete sense. But since neither possess a mark, I can only draw inferences. The figure appears to be an athlete, donning a tight t-shirt and loose-fitting boxer-style shorts that many may recall from televised and archived films of the 1930’s Olympic games. The left arm is held high and the hand is obviously shaped to hold a staff-like object – a torch handle would fit right in. The figure is richly detailed and the capture of the body’s movement, of the determination on his face and of the minutiae of massed muscle tones throughout, appear quite realistic. This possible Olympian stands atop a tiered, rectangular base or stand, perhaps at one time displaying his nation’s proud colors or carrying forth the eternal flames to the games. The stone base beneath the metal platform is so old, the chipped edges and flaked corners have smoothed to a near natural state, as if weathered by the elements over eons. The figure and base are in remarkably good condition, less the bend in the lamp stem; it appears to be not broken and still structurally sound as it resists gentle force applied in either direction. The blemish around the right shoulder and biceps appears to be a manufacturing defect line and above it, corrosion-related, perhaps due to moisture exposure in storage, and not a break and a repair. Mixed metal breakages are notoriously difficult to repair due to their low melting point and successful repairs are few and far between. The wire is old but absent cracks, breaks and complete rigidity. The socket looks newer and the lamp is in working condition. In keeping with the apparently original leaves-based holder, this shade has the features to provide a suitable fit. I have detailed those numbers below for your convenience. I have not made any changes to this lamp since receipt some 20 years ago. I have simply checked its operability and given it a cursory cleaning as I leave the rest to the new owner’s discretion. Height (base to shade holder top) – 14 1/2 inches. Weight – 4 lb 2 oz. Shade Numbers (for fitting purposes). OD – 1 3/4. ID – 1 1/2. Length of neck insert – 3/4. Swap socket to complement antique coloring. Swap shade holder if specific type of shade fit desired. I acquired this piece with a handsome hoard of lamps and period parts from established antiquities dealers over the years for my lighting business. This listing is for a genuine artifact of a bygone era that will be a pleasure to welcome into a new home. The pictures are an important part of the description. All reasonable offers welcome. Thank you for viewing my listing. You may wish to see further rare and unusual vintage collections. Exceptional lamps and lighting instruments designed to surprise and delight both casual users and serious connoisseurs of light. I use clean, recycled materials and a heavy-duty box whenever possible. Tall and long items can bend during transport and become damaged when passed from hand to hand. Special packing increases my costs in. “Jellies” – Jellyfish outside the sea, wrapped in aqua, kelp, coral, amber and. “Strata” – Classic Italian marble brought to light in honey, wood, turquoise and bone. “Cobble Stones” – Burnt orange and blue-mint sprinkled over chunky, marbled stones. “Tropical Canopies” – Float above the Amazon – apprehend foliage, fruits and falling water. “Alabaster in the Sun” – Pale, translucent slate with fragments of ivory. “Ambrosia” – A world-view from inside an amber preserve. “Eclipse” – Sunset or sunrise? Blue bleeds red into orange and honey. “Red Coral Sea” – Imagine a blanket of red, orange and aquamarine unfurled along an ocean bottom. Lighting Designs Available / Custom Inquiries Welcome. Single & Multiple Light Configurations. Night Lights : Mushroom, Hanging Jellyfish, Simple Globes. This item is in the category “Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Chandeliers, Sconces & Lighting Fixtures”. The seller is “hotgoodcoldbad” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Size: Medium
- Style: Art Deco
- Decade: 1920s
- Maker: Unknown
- Material: Mixed Material
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Lamp
- Features: Olympian Male Figure Athlete, Vintage Art Glass Shade Optional
- Color: Bronze
