Lot 53
  • 53

Maurice Dufrène (1876 - 1955)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • A large table lamp
  • base signed 'M Dufrène'
  • 79cm. high;
  • 2ft. 7in.
gilt bronze, stained glass and fabric, the shade with four panels of abstract design above a panel of gilt fabric, the column cast with buds repeated on the shaped square base

Provenance

Christie's Geneva, 13 May 1990, lot 51

Literature

Wolf Uecker, Art Nouveau und Art Deco, Lampen und Leuchter, Zurich, n.d., p. 60 (for an illustration of this model)

Condition

A decorative piece of good overall appearance. Leaded glass panels cracked in places and the frames slightly bent but overall effect is good. Further images of top available. Not tested or guaranteed for electricity. With four bulbs under the shade and one central uplighter above. Minor old marks and scratches in places. Gold fabric apron later and piece possibly originally had leaded glass sides.
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