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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 236

Continental Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Floor Lamp

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

mid 20th century, fluted and lobed bulbous support, tripartite base with foliate collar and floral swags, fittings for three lights, electrified, 70-1/2 x 15 x 15 in.; with floral carved shade frame, 82-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.

Condition

scattered losses and some flaking to gilt surface, foliate collar over base with repairs, abrasions, marks, and other wear from age and use, electrical not tested; floral carved shade frame with repairs, surface wear and small losses, slightly loose frame

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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania