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Giovanni De Martin0 Bronze Fisherboy Lamp C1920
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Giovanni De Martin0 Bronze Fisherboy Lamp C1920

1900 - 1920
Description

A fully signed original italian bronze by giovanni de martino ( 1870-1935) of his famous fisherboy c1920.

It is an original bronze figure 52cms h fully signed and designed as a lamp ( not converted).

Wonderful original condition ( rewired and pat tested) .

The colour is rich and deep.

A great figure from a great sculpter.

UK delivery included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Bronze Fisherboy Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09713250
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Signature 'DE MARTINO' cast into the rocky base: Giovanni De Martino.
Dark patinated bronze with green verdigris in the crevices: natural ageing.
Modelled Neapolitan fisherboy subject: favoured sculpture theme of the early twentieth century.
Turned brass bayonet lampholder: early electric lighting fixture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244750
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Description
A fully signed original italian bronze by giovanni de martino ( 1870-1935) of his famous fisherboy c1920.

It is an original bronze figure 52cms h fully signed and designed as a lamp ( not converted).

Wonderful original condition ( rewired and pat tested) .

The colour is rich and deep.

A great figure from a great sculpter.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Bronze Fisherboy Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09713250
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Signature 'DE MARTINO' cast into the rocky base: Giovanni De Martino.
Dark patinated bronze with green verdigris in the crevices: natural ageing.
Modelled Neapolitan fisherboy subject: favoured sculpture theme of the early twentieth century.
Turned brass bayonet lampholder: early electric lighting fixture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244750
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base.
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Archive I A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base.

Giovanni De Martin0 Bronze Fisherboy Lamp C1920

Archive II A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View II
Archive III A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View III
Archive IV A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View IV
Archive V A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View V
Archive VI A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View VI
Archive VII A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View VII
Archive VIII A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View VIII
Archive IX A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base. View IX
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A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base.
GIOVANNI DE MARTIN0 BRONZE FISHERBOY LAMP C1920
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A patinated dark bronze table lamp crafted in the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft on a sculpted base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamp
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural sculpture, Rocky base, Raised arm socket
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This figural table lamp, created in the early twentieth century during the Art Deco period, takes the form of a young standing fisherboy holding a light socket aloft in one hand. Cast from bronze with a dark brown patinated finish, the sculpture rests upon a rocky, naturalistic base and includes a white candle-bulb fitted into the raised arm socket. Alongside the central bronze figure, the composition displays naturalistic facial features, textured hair under a hat, and detailed shorts, with visible wiring extending from the base. The piece measures 57 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, making it suitable for display on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library setting.

FAQs

Figural bronze lamps from the early 20th century combine fine art sculpture with practical domestic illumination, frequently taking inspiration from classical, genre, or coastal subjects like fishermen and street youth.

These lamps were primarily cast in bronze using the lost-wax process, finished with chemical patination to achieve deep brown or green tones, and fitted with internal electrical conduit.

Authentic castings typically exhibit crisp details around extremities, evidence of hand-tooling or chasing, a founders mark or artist signature near the base, and genuine surface wear consistent with age.

Designers place figural bronze lighting on contemporary sideboards, tailored desks, or modern bookcases to introduce organic texture, dark metallic tones, and historical character into modern room schemes.

Routine care requires soft dusting with a dry microfibre cloth; periodic application of a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax preserves the original patination and protects the metal against atmospheric moisture.
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