Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these Pate Sur Pate Table Lamps to the 19th Century.
Each lamp is formed as an elegant classical vase with a softly coloured celadon-green porcelain ground, beautifully contrasted by finely modelled white pâte-sur-pâte classical female figures each carrying lamps.
The porcelain bodies are further enhanced by exceptionally decorative cast gilt-bronze mounts, side handles, collars, upper mounts and substantial ornamental bases with laurel leaves. The handles have an architectural Neoclassical character.
The combination of celadon porcelain, white pâte-sur-pâte relief and finely executed ormolu/gilt-bronze mounts is characteristic of the taste for historicist Neoclassicism that was particularly fashionable in France during the second half of the 19th century. The pâte-sur-pâte technique—literally “paste on paste”—involves building up successive layers of liquid porcelain slip to create translucent, three-dimensional relief decoration. The technique became particularly associated with important European porcelain production during the 19th century.
French, late 19th century 46cm tall to the top of the bulb holder x 19cm wide across each handle x 13cm deep
Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these Pate Sur Pate Table Lamps to the 19th Century.
Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page
Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA
A Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Pate Sur Pate Decoration and Gilt Bronze Mounts 19th Century.
