Lot 121
  • 121

Deux lampes de bibliothèque (lucerna) en argent par Stefano II Sciolet, Rome, vers 1840

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Deux lampes de bibliothèque (lucerna) en argent par Stefano II Sciolet, Rome, vers 1840
  • in argento
l'une à fût formé d'une femme, l'écran en soie rond dans un cadre en argent, la seconde, le fût formé d'un homme, l'écran en forme de papillon

Condition

The first lamp (with oval screen), the lamp needing to be refixed (probably the screw). Usual dents and scratches. Fully marked on base rim, tools and screen. The second lamp (with butterfly screen) in overall good condition, by Pietro Belli, fully marked on foot rim and screen. Two hanging tools with maker's mark of Vincenzo II Belli.
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