Lot 345
  • 345

A large French enamelled glass mosque lamp in Mamluk style Philippe-Joseph Brocard, Paris, dated 1878

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 'Brocard, 23 R. Bertrand, Paris 1878' in red
  • 39cm., 15 3/8 in.
signed, the globular form with waisted and folded rim, gradulated section to the lower half and pendant ball finial, painted with bands of geometric foliate scroll and stylised flowers between formal borders enriched in gilding, applied with three clear glass loops to the shoulder

Condition

Overall in very good condition with typical minor wear to gilding.
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