Lot 179

Classical Gilt Bronze Sinumbra Lamp

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
American/Continental, 19th century, fluted column form stem surmounted by pierced leaf form burner, branching three arm support to metal reservoir, on stepped square marble and gilt bronze base, with tinted frosted glass shade with etched leaf and grape bunch decoration, wired for electricity, 29 in. (overall), 22 in. (to socket); Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

not tested for functionality, remains of old paint to reservoir (most worn away or flaking), surface dirt layer and accretion (especially to reservoir edge), possibly lacking drops (reservoir outer rim with unused holes, likely for hanging drops), losses to gilding, scattered surface scratches, marble base with some discoloration and minor edge wear and chips, some elements slightly loose on base, reservoir slightly askew on support; shade with surface dirt layer and accretion, minor edge nicks