Provincial Floral Decorative Lamp
Decorative art, specifically a functional tabletop electric lamp • Generic mass-produced manufacturing; likely American or East Asian commercial lighting company
Style & Movement
Hollywood Regency or Colonial Revival with Neo-Rococo influences
Medium & Technique
Transfer-printed ceramic (milk glass or porcelain) with cast brass/brass-plated hardware and scroll-work wire arms
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, circa 1970-1990
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12-16 inches in height; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A vertical lamp base featuring a baluster-shaped ceramic body. It is decorated with a recurring pink rose and green leaf floral motif. The metal structure includes decorative scroll arms intended to support a glass chimney or shade, which appears to be missing.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the piece is functional but lacks its original shade/chimney and shows signs of aging in the metal finish
Estimated Market Value
$20.00 - $45.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $25.00 USD (thrift or estate sale liquidation value)
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a suburban American household; no visible maker's marks or signatures are present in the provided image
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; represents a period of mass-market domestic kitsch that emulated 19th-century Victorian oil lamps for modern electric use
Notable Features
Features a 'faux-oil lamp' aesthetic common in mid-to-late 20th-century interior design; the pink rose pattern is a classic motif of the 'Shabby Chic' or country cottage style
Condition Issues
Dulling and mild oxidation of the brass hardware; accumulation of dust; missing the glass component (shade) that rests on the metal arms; white electrical tape visible on the cord
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning of the ceramic with dilute non-ionic detergent; brass polish for the metal components; replacement of the missing glass shade; rewiring is recommended for safety given the visible older insulation and tape