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C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp with Bust of a Satyr - Italian
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C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp with Bust of a Satyr - Italian

19th century
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Circa. 1820, Patinated Bronze, Eagle''s Claw with the Bust of a Satyr (Italian).

Rare oil lamp in patinated bronze in the shape of eagle''s claws with naturalistic molding, bearing the bust of a satyr on a baluster column, after Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (1465 - 1543). The back of the head can be opened and filled with oil, the mouth with the tongue out contains a tube for the wick.

Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, nicknamed the Master of Dragons, worked between Ravenna, Ferrara and Padua between the end of the 15th century and the middle of the 16th century. A certain number of bronze objects preserved in different museums around the world are attributed to him.

The resumption of the creations of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna in the 18th and 19th centuries is part of the tradition of the Grand Tour: these were objects intended for enlightened amateurs. The concept of the School of Padua is often attached to it.

An identical model is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

CONDITION:

Fantastic patina. Overall good condition.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

White Space Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Satyr Lamp to the 1800s.

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Circa. 1820, Patinated Bronze, Eagle''s Claw with the Bust of a Satyr (Italian).
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Rare oil lamp in patinated bronze in the shape of eagle''s claws with naturalistic molding, bearing the bust of a satyr on a baluster column, after Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (1465 - 1543).
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The back of the head can be opened and filled with oil, the mouth with the tongue out contains a tube for the wick.

fig 1. An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.
fig 1. C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp with Bust of a Satyr - Italian

Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, nicknamed the Master of Dragons, worked between Ravenna, Ferrara and Padua between the end of the 15th century and the middle of the 16th century. A certain number of bronze objects preserved in different museums around the world are attributed to him.

fig 2. An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.
fig 2. C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp with Bust of a Satyr - Italian

The resumption of the creations of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna in the 18th and 19th centuries is part of the tradition of the Grand Tour: these were objects intended for enlightened amateurs. The concept of the School of Padua is often attached to it.

fig 3. An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.
fig 3. C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp with Bust of a Satyr - Italian

An identical model is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

CONDITION:

Fantastic patina. Overall good condition.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Satyr Lamp to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224427
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Archive I An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.

C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp With Bust Of A Satyr - Italian

Archive II An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr. View II
Archive III An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr. View III
Archive IV An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr. View IV
Archive V An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr. View V
Archive VI An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr. View VI
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An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.
C. 1820. Bronze, Eagle's Claw Oil Lamp With Bust Of A Satyr - Italian
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An antique circa 1820 Italian patinated bronze oil lamp featuring a tripod eagle claw base, a central circular tray, and a top finial shaped as a bust of a satyr.
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Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these lamps were inspired by Classical Roman and Greek antiquities discovered in archaeological digs, featuring mythological figures like satyrs alongside zoomorphic motifs such as bird claws.

These pieces were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface detail and the application of chemical patinas to achieve rich tonal depth.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-tooled chased decoration, natural wear to raised edges, historical patination or oxidisation, and period-appropriate assembly methods such as hand-cut threads.

Position the item on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table alongside dark timber furniture or architectural books to support a dark academia or gentlemans library aesthetic.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleansers, harsh chemicals, or abrasive polishes that remove natural patination.
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