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Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp by Ivan Zaiec
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Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp by Ivan Zaiec

1900 - 1920
Description

Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau bronze lamp by Ivan Zaiec, Austria c1900. There is an example of this lamp in the National Gallery of Slovenia, Ljubljana where Zaiec was born.

Marks: signed and with foundry marks

Height: 16½ inches (42 cm)

Condition: excellent, rewired and PAT tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp to the 1900s.

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SA1131933
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Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau bronze lamp by Ivan Zaiec, Austria c1900.
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There is an example of this lamp in the National Gallery of Slovenia, Ljubljana where Zaiec was born.
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

Marks: signed and with foundry marks

Height: 16½ inches (42 cm)

Condition: excellent, rewired and PAT tested

Height
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp to the 1900s.

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SA1131933
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(gm4274)
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base.

Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp by Ivan Zaiec

Archive II An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base. View II
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Archive X An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base. View X
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An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base.
Cleopatra and the Asp - Art Nouveau bronze lamp by Ivan Zaiec
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An Art Nouveau dark bronze table lamp featuring Cleopatra wrapped with a serpent that curves upward to form the bulb holder, supported by a stepped base.
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Art Nouveau figural bronze lamps feature organic forms, sinuous curves, and sculpted human or natural figures integrated directly into the functional lighting apparatus. Prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these objects combined decorative sculpture with electrical illumination.

Traditional bronze lamps were produced using either sand casting or lost-wax casting techniques. Following the casting process, metalworkers chased the surfaces by hand and applied chemical treatments to create rich patinas.

Authentic pieces frequently bear cast artist signatures, foundry marks, and evidence of historical hand-finishing. Examining the weight, natural patina wear, and internal wiring channels helps distinguish solid bronze originals from modern spelter or resin reproductions.

A figural bronze lamp serves as a functional sculptural element on a dark wood desk, console table, or sideboard. Placing the lamp against plain surfaces or inside a dark library scheme highlights its distinctive outline.

Regular maintenance requires gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually helps preserve the patination while avoiding water, chemical detergents, and abrasive cleaners.
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