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Rare French Art Deco Porcelain 'Elephant Tamer' Perfume Lamp, Attributed to Argilor, Paris
Hand of Glory
for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895
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Rare French Art Deco Porcelain 'Elephant Tamer' Perfume Lamp, Attributed to Argilor, Paris

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A rare French Art Deco porcelain perfume lamp attriuted to Argilot, Paris, circa 1925, the 'Elephant Tamer', in the form of an elepant with a dancer at its side holding a bowl for the perfume, painted in coloured enamels and upon a brass base raised on ball feet.

In excellent condition, one small firing crack to the underside of the base at the back.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Art Deco Porcelain Perfume Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1169064
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SKU00000949
Description
A rare French Art Deco porcelain perfume lamp attriuted to Argilot, Paris, circa 1925, the 'Elephant Tamer', in the form of an elepant with a dancer at its side holding a bowl for the perfume, painted in coloured enamels and upon a brass base raised on ball feet.

In excellent condition, one small firing crack to the underside of the base at the back.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Art Deco Porcelain Perfume Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169064
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000949
Hand of Glory
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An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage.
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Archive I An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage.

Rare French Art Deco Porcelain 'Elephant Tamer' Perfume Lamp, Attributed to Argilor, Paris

Archive II An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View II
Archive III An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage. View VIII
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An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage.
Rare French Art Deco Porcelain 'Elephant Tamer' Perfume Lamp, attributed to Argilor, Paris
Ref: SA1169064
An Art Deco glazed porcelain perfume lamp depicting a mauve elephant alongside a female figure in blue drapery, set on green foliage.
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An Art Deco perfume lamp, also known as a veilleuse parfumeuse, is a decorative ceramic or porcelain lighting fixture designed to heat fragrance oils or scented wax while shedding soft ambient light. Popularised in France during the 1920s and 1930s, these objects combined sculptured art with domestic utility.

These lamps were typically slip-cast in hard-paste porcelain or earthenware ceramic, finished with high-gloss coloured glazes, and fitted with simple internal electrical fittings or oil reservoirs. Some examples were mounted on polished wooden, marble, or metal bases.

Authentic pieces feature period wiring channels, hand-painted glaze details, and stylized forms characteristic of 1920s-1930s European decorative arts. Look for impressed studio marks, maker stamps (such as Argilor or Marcel Guillard), or Made in France markings on the base.

Place the lamp on a console table, sideboard, or bookshelf where its sculptural profile can be appreciated. Pair it with dark wood tones, brass accents, or geometric wallpaper to complement its period aesthetic.

Dust the porcelain regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid immersing the piece in water to protect vintage electrical wiring and avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners that could damage the glaze.
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