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Lighting — Sotheby's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Lighting
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| *** | A Galle cameo glass table lamp, the mushroom shaped shade and slender stem etched with flowers and leaves in deep reds and rich browns, brass fittings, the shade 21.5 cm in diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Pairpoint 'Apple Tree' reverse painted glass and patinated metal table lamp circa 1910, the puffy shade moulded in high relief to depict bumble bees and butterflies fluttering over fruiting branches laden with luscious apples, delicate blossoms and… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six Edwardian sterling silver loaded candlesticks, James Parkes, London 1904/ 1905 comprising four single loaded candlesticks and two further sticks with detachable two arm candelabra, the plain tapering sticks with reeded decoration throughout,… | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV ormolu and bronze four arm hanging argand lamp by l. Haig, London, heavily adorned with floral scrolled ormolu mounts to a patinated bronze body with gods of the river masks beneath four single burner lamps each with original frosted glass… | *** |  |
| *** | A matched set of six George III sterling silver cast candlesticks, four William Tuite, London, 1761, and two Samuel Courtauld, London, 1756 each of baluster form, cast and chased with scrolls, beaded husks, on shaped circular bases, each with spiral… | *** |  |
| *** | Louis XV style chandelier, French, the anthemion ceiling mount over six blade corona, each with lobed glass, above the multi-glass baluster with three scroll arms conjoined to lower tier with nine other scroll arms to a centre disk and baluster with multi… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver Queen Anne / George I octagonal candlesticks, Thomas Merry, London 1714/15. Height 19.5 cm, 661gms total weight. Provenance: Sold by Sotheby's New York, April 1989 | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual fallow antler chandelier, comprising twelve arms with metal bronze compartments to support candle fittings, 100 cm by. Height 120 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Italian etched crystal and gilt metal chandelier, 19th century, with six gilt metal arms with small and large pendulous shaped crystal drops through out, fitted for electricity | *** |  |
| *** | A four branch bronze and gilt bronze argand lamp English, first half 19th century, by Miller & Sons, the central ribbed bowl issuing four arms each with single burner argand lamps with etched glass shades beneath a central urn and chains, with Victorian… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive gilt metal and cut glass chandelier, circa 1930, the central corona emanating eight scrolling arms hung with button swags and crystal pendant drops. Height 135 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Regency gilt bronze and crystal two branch candelabra with Prince of Wales decoration, 35 cm wide, 42 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of George III silver three light candelabra, John Schofield, London 1782, (12), each on beaded circular base with tapering fluted stem, the central fluted and beaded socket flanked by leaf capped detachable branches each terminating in a… | *** |  |
| *** | A glazed earthenware table lamp, Jean Besnard (1889-1958), French, circa 1935, the ovoid body with a graduated mottled green glaze, rising to a paper shade, with painted cypher, 43.5 cm total height. Provenance: Galerie Jacques de Vos, Paris. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Danish silver two-light candelabra, designed by Soren Georg Jensen (1917-1982) for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, circa 1960 plain with tapering cylindrical stems, stamped sterling, with maker's initials, model number 1087 (2), 1650 gms, 17.8 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver candlesticks by F. J. Mole, of restrained form, with gun barrel stem and circular base, refer 'Treasures from Australian Churches' National Gallery of Victoria catalogue, 1985 | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II silver candlesticks, probably Jason Slater, London 1735 of good weight, delicate engraving through out on graduated lobed stand (2) 366GMS, 12 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco gilt-bronze and alabaster light fittings, circa 1928. Width 45 cm each semi-eliptical alabaster shade held in a gilt-bronze bracket supported by three Egyptian male figures standing on stylised foliage, the Regent, theatre, George… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver candlesticks designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen in 1938, post 1945, marks of classical fluted columnar form on a stepped circular foot, marked sterling Denmark, designers and makers marks, numbered 855b weight 760gms | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Danish sterling silver 'Grapevine' pattern candlesticks, No. 263A, designed by Georg Jensen, post 1945 manufacture, each with a twist turned stem, festooned with bunches of grapes, rising to an ogee moulded drip pan, above a spreading circular… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century bronze four burner argand lamp, the circular ring issuing four single burner lamps with glass shades, each decorated with leaves and grapes, with a central twin handled urn, wired for electricity;. Height 100 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georges Leleu French Art Deco silver plated and glass chandelier, the mount supported by six rods above rows of glass beads, the arms supporting eight stepped conical glass shades each stamped G. Leleu, between swags of oval glass balls and strands of… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early Victorian brass lamps, circa 1840, each with fine detailed brass mounts in the form of Greek columns on graduated pedestal base together with a pleated ecru coloured silk shade, marked J.Hinks & Sons Christie's south Kensington, 14th March… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French empire gilt bronze and bronze two light candelabra, each loosely draped classical female figure holding a basket of flowers, supporting a flaMing torch surmount flanked by scrolling arms terminating in gilt bronze sconces, raised on… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II silver candlesticks, William Gould, London, 1743, cast with a shaped, square stepped base with knopped stems and detachable nozzles (nozzles unmarked), 1098 gms, 19.3 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A French giltwood floor standard lamp with fluted column on tripod base, together with a cream silk shade, wired for electricity. Height 210 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver and Sheffield plate candelabra, John and Thomas settle, Sheffield, 1824, each candlestick crested to tapering partially gadrooned stem and circular base, the three light candelabra with swept around scrolling fluted branches, the nozzles… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four George III silver candle sticks, Tudor and Leader, Sheffield, 1781, each with a square, loaded, stepped and beaded foot with a conforming graduated stem, surmounted with an urn formed sconce with husk flower swagging and beaded drip pan(4)… | *** |  |
| *** | A neo-classical gilt metal eight-light cut-glass chandelier, mid-19th century composed of interlocking scrolling branches in tiers suspending flower capped pear shaped facetted and non facetted glass drops, circular glass drip pans 123 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century polished brass twin burner argand standard lamp, the part reeded column above a circular weighted base with two single burner lamps with etched glass shades; 176 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver gilt and hardwood candle holders, Stuart Devlin, London, 1971, each with a lattice pierced cylindrical body, enclosing a silver gilt drip pan, above a separate hardwood base, weighable silver 428 gms, 19 cm total height | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century bronze twin burner argand lamp, decorated with gilt gods of the river masks and floral mounts with a central urn and etched glass shades, wired for electricity;. Width 45 cm. Height 78 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Canton famille rose caparisoned elephant Candelsticks, circa 1880, the bodies of each painted in iron red, the saddle cloth and candle holders painted with birds amongst flowers and scrolling foliageQuantity: 2, 14.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and important pair of Australian cedar ring turned candlesticks, circa 1820, of graduated tapering form with ring turnings and stapped bases, each turned from a single piece of wood, with beautiful original patina;. Height 23 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II silver candlesticks, John Cafe, London 1745 each with a square base with scroll and shell corners, knopped stem and conforming detachable nozzles (2) 1294GM, 21 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of contemporary metal and opaque resin lamps by Martinelli Luce, designed in 1966, model Pipistrello, (2). Height 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Danish sterling silver three branch candelabra designed by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, circa 1970 of biomorphic form, marked to base with Georg Jensen marks and '956' 9 cm high, 18 cm wide, 13 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century hopper figural lamp, in the form of a classical maiden with wheat in her hair, holding a hurricane lamp, wired for electricity;. Height 122 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II silver candlesticks, John Cafe, London, 1751, each with a shaped and fluted base, doubled knopped stem and conforming detachable nozzles;. Height 22 cm, 912gms; (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A French marble and bronze mounted table lamp, the marble baluster base with applied foliate bronze motif mounts, on a square base with shaped faux parchment shade | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of cast bronze figural torcheres, mounted as lamps, early 19th century, the loosely draped females, each with a raised arm and gilded foliate surmount, standing on marble columns with gilt laurel leaf surround, black marble stepped plinths, non… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gilt metal five-light candelabra, French, late 19th century, each comprising a baluster shaped deep blue vase, filled with scrolling branches, cast flower heads, buds and foliage, rams head mounts, supported on gilt metal shaped base with… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French restauration ormolu candlesticks, second quarter 19th century each modelled as a cupid surmounted by a candle socket standing on a sphere supported on a lotus collar, in turn supported on a socle terminating in a square section foot 46 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of patinated brass wall lights, in the manner of Jean Royere, designed by Alan Wanzenberg, executed by Trans Luxe, New York, (2), each with a central hub emanating eight scroll arms with conical paper shades, (2), 95 cm high. Provenance: Alan… | *** |  |
| *** | A Venini blown glass chandelier, Italian, circa 1960, the opaque, white glass shade and conforming pendant suspended from a brushed aluminium standard, 106.7 cm high, 24.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Galerie Michel Giraud, Paris. Private Collection, Sydney,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of sterling silver loaded candelabra, Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1909 and 1917, (14), each having three branches, the tapering sockets supported on scrolling arms, supported on a tapering fluted column resting on an oval foot, (14),… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of facetted glass gilt mounted column table lamps, each with a metal Corinthian capital, mounted on square stepped glass plinth | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV bronze three branch argand lamp, with embossed decoration and a central urn with Bacchanalian masks, the three single burners with etched glass shades, wired for electricity; 86 cm diameter. Height 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century hopper figural lamp, English, circa 1810, in the form of a classical maiden holding a single burner argand lamp with etched glass shade, signed H. Hopper, London and dated 1810;. Height 127 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual bronze cat table lamp, early 20th century modelled as a stretching cat with illuminated green eyes beneath a mushroom shaped shade | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver candlesticks, London 1909, maker Herbert Charles Lambert, Lambert & Company designed in the traditional early 18th century manner with knopped and baluster vase shaped stems, shaped cut-away corners to square base and circular drip pans,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Italian marble and alabaster lamp and pedestal, the classical female figure holding the spherical orb formed light above her head, supported on a black mottled marble fluted column on a shaped plinth 195 cm high (approximately) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of sterling silver candelabra, Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1909 and 1917, each having three branches, the tapering sockets supported on scrolling arms, supported on a tapering fluted column resting on an oval foot, loaded, 46.5 cm high,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early 19th century bronze single burner argand lamps, in the form of classical urns mounted on stepped plinth bases;. Height 25 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze wall lights, 19th century, each in the form of three delicately entwined branches terminating in sconces (2) 57 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of brass and marble lamps, 19th century the black marble bowl supported by three elongated legs and acanthus capped feet on triform marble base. Height 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis XV style gilt metal chandelier, 20th century, the twenty four light chandelier with scrolling leafage branches, fitted for electricity. Width 87 cm. Height 102 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gilt brass pricket candlesticks, late 19th century | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of William IV bronze argand table lamps, by Clarke & Coit, New York, each with a central stem issuing a single burner lamp with etched glass shades, wired for electricity. Height 54 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italianate giltwood candlesticks, each turned and fluted column with a leaf capped sconce and central knop, carved with scrolls and cartouche to triform base and feet, fitted for electricity and with accompanying shade, (2), 60 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An Imari lamp base and shade, 19th century the ormolu mounted Imari patterned porcelain base together with a pleated cream silk shade, wired for electricity. Height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ormolu and marble candlesticks, of classical form; (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis Poulson lamp designed by Poul Henningsen the circular white shade supported by the stainless steel column on circular base Manufacturers mark P H 4 1/2 - 31/2, 56 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George III silver candlesticks, Smith, Tate & Co. (Nicholson and Hoult), Sheffield, 1814, (2) each chased with acanthus leaf and foliate borders the tapering stem with lobed lower section, raised on circular foot, loaded, detachable sconces, (2)… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Paris Porcelain lamps, each of baluster form decorated with a cartouche of a rustically clad female the reverse with a floriate panel, within ornate gilt borders, raised on a circular foot. Height 76 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of five light silver candelabra, makers mark indistinct, Chester 1908, the central column a combination of turned and hexagonal faceted sections on circular stepped base, the four scrolling branches terminating in plain sconces and drip pans, (2),… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Victorian sterling silver pillar candlesticks, Charles Boyton, London, 1888, the fluted column with Corinthian capitols, raised on stepped square bases with leaf capped corners and gadrooned border, removable sconces (loaded, 33 cm high (each) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of contemporary metal and opaque resin lamps by Martinelli Luce, designed in 1966, model Pipistrello (2) 68 cm high. Provenance: collection of the late Gloria Staley | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Elizabeth II silver candelabra, London, 1952 the central shaped baluster form stem with two branches and detachable nozzles, on loaded circular bases (2) 27 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George V silver telescopic candlesticks, Sheffield, 1818, circular, loaded bases with some fine decorative detail to rim (2) 27 cm high (Extended) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Victorian silver candlesticks, Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, 1839, each with a shaped circular foot and armorial cresting, rising to a knopped stem decorated with flowers and leafage, conforming sconces, weighted, (2). Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II silver candlesticks, unidentified maker, London, 1759, of classical form with fluted column stem and Corinthian capitals, square bases with palmettes to corners and gadroon borders, detachable gadroon border sconces, loaded, 30 cm high… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century brass argand twin burner figural table lamp, of classical form with a female standing on a stepped base holding an urn with lion masks, issuing a pair of single burner lamps with etched glass shades;. Height 62 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Edwardian silver candlesticks, Martin Hall & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1904, of columnar form with classical floriate and foliate swag relief decoration, weighted, (2). Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Regency bronze twin light figural candelabra, in the form of a female angel standing with arms and wings outstretched with a floral garland above her head issuing two foliate branches, mounted on a classical circular plinth, one with replaced… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of silver candlesticks by H. Sudfield & Company, the nozzles of each with beaded edges, above the stem comprised of four vertical rods, on a wide splayed foot | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian painted and silvered wooden candlesticks, 18th century (converted to Lampbases), with crimped edge metal drip pans, turned and carved stems, raised on tri-form carved acanthus leaf feet. Height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century brass twin burner argand lamp, the central urn shaped reservoir with two single burners to either side, wired for electricity, with aged patination, probably Australian;30 cm wide. Height 43 cm. Provenance: W. F. Bradshaw. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco style brass table lamps, each with a domed foot and fluted standard supporting a stylised frosted glass shade (2) 58 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French candlestick lamps, 19th century each depicting a dolphin supporting a candle compartment on scrolled base, together with cream shades, wired for electricity. Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Edwardian silver candlesticks, Stewart Dawson Ltd, London 1909, of classic design with Corinthian columns on stepped square base with beaded borders, detachable matching nozzles, loaded, (2), 21.3 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A silver seven light candelabrum, indistinguishable marks, 20th century, the central stem supporting six double scroll and leaf branches, detachable sconces, supported on circular base with a flat chased border of acanthus leaves, ribbed rim, marked 925,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco style bronze table lamps, in the style of Albert Cheuret, each with a domed foot and lappet decorated standard surmounted by a stylised frosted glass shade(2) 54 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of candlesticks, w. A. S. Benson, unmarked, circa 1900, in silvered copper and brass, each with a flowerhead sconce and tapered column on a scrolling acanthus leaf triform base, (2). Height 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four old Sheffield plate telescopic candlesticks, urn shape tops and barrel stems, oval bases and detachable drip pans 27 cm (extended), 19 cm high (retracted) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of miniature hopper figural candlesticks, first quarter of 19th century, in the form of classical maidens, mounted on square black marble bases, one figure restored;. Height 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century brass twin burner argand lamp, possibly Australian, the central turned column issuing two arms each with a single burner, with etched glass shades;. Width 52 cm. Height 46 cm note, the primitive construction and design suggest that this… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of clear glass lustre candlesticks, 19th century, each of baluster form with facetted stem and a stylized leaf supporting a garland of facetted glass prism drops, (2). Height 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Charles Lloyd Jones | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Flemish Baroque style turned wooden candlesticks each with a knopped baluster standard on a tripartite base | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze five light wall brackets, French, late 19th century, the scrolling branches with flower head sconces (2) 48 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian reverse-etched girandoles, 17/18th century, the rectangular mirror plates, each etched with theatrical figures, glass prism borders with applied glass rosettes, pierced petal surround, the shaped apron supporting fluted scrolling candle… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Christofle 'Gallia' silver plate candlesticks, designed by Gio Ponti, circa 1925 (2), the entwined tubular arms raised on a circular base, impressed factory marks(2) 21 cm high, for a similar example see Victor Arwas, Art Deco, Academy Editions,… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Georgian style sterling silver candlesticks, London 1970 marker's marks Indistinct. Height 21 cm raised on a circular base and shaped ring turned stem, weighted bases | *** |  |
| *** | A French brass and toleware desk lamp with three armed candleabrum on circular base with green toleware shade, wired for electricity. Height 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of cast bronze argand style single burner lamps, 20th century in the manner of Thomas messenger & Sons, Birmingham, in the form of boar's heads mounted on plinths holding singjle burner lamps with etched glass shades, wired for electricity;. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian polychrome painted candelabra (mounted as lamps), the nine leaf capped scrolling branches with foliate sconces to a turned wood stem with generous double knop and circular foot, electrified and with shades, 76 cm high approximately | *** |  |