Sold for $8,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

La Perla, a Carved Alabaster Figural Lamp

(ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH CENTURY)

bearing the incised signature and inscription on the verso "Uo. Stiaccini / Firenze / Made in Italy".

Height 23 1/2 inches.

Condition Report

Very good overall with expected signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Examined under blacklight. Unobtrusive small discolorations and small chips/abrasions to various areas, especially to the supine woman's lower elbow and hair; one angel wing broken and repaired at mid-left; the base with residue from an old repair or mount visible on the reverse; a 1/4 inch 'V' is carved into the upper shell at verso; electrical wiring is old. Bearing the incised signature and location on verso.

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