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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 99

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

20th century, having a double handled urn form standard, raised on a fluted pedestal with anthemion border, ending in two graduated plinths, the whole mounted with a tole shade, acorn finial; 24-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Samuel P. Reed, Sotheby's New York, April 28, 2007, Lot 165; Private Collection, Maryland

Condition

heavy losses/scratching to green finish on shade, discoloration/spotting to bronze finish, some minor areas of verdigris, some loss to gilding, felted base, electric not tested

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