A fine pair of Dresden porcelain floor lamps circa 1910

both lamps with Dresden marks in underglaze blue and Dresden to the underside of one foot. 

Both with later cream colored shades and both electrified. The lamps are made of eight ceramic parts joined by a central rod. There is movement between each part as they are not glued together. Although there are breaks and losses throughout to the encrusted flowers, this lot is still in original presentation. Please ask for detailed photographs showing the minor losses and breaks. It is worth noting there are breaks to all tips of flower petals and one petal broken on one stop finial, the other has a repaired chip to the top. Each base has a section with four metal spouts beneath Roman numerals formerly used to mount a porcelain figure. Both ebonized plateau with age cracks consistent with wood shrinkage. One one, one plaque is broken showing into 7 pieces. The other with one plaque broken showing one hairline crack.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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