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Frankart Lamp CP801
My latest find is this circa 1920s Frankart Lamp, model number CP801. I’m happy that the original paint is largely there and hasn’t been painted over. It is unclear to me at the moment whether the shade is original or a replacement, but it does appear to be a period shade.
Midwest Lighting Dragonflies “Wedding Light”
Thanks to Mike’s identification in the comments area of this previous post, I now know what these lights are and who made them – Midwest Lighting from Kansas City, Kansas. I’m going to offer this one for sale to anyone interested. Just contact me at info@artdecolamps.com for more information.
Pierre Le Faguays Diana Huntress Bronze
I recently acquired this Pierre Le Faguays Bronze statue which is usually referred to as a depiction of Diana, the Huntress. It is signed “Le Faguays” in one location and another has the foundry mark: “Susse Frs Edtrs Paris”.
It is made of bronze with a marble base. The best feature of this particular bronze is [...]
Mayan Statue Deco Lamp
I’ve not run across one of these Deco Itzamatul Mayan figural lamps before. Itzamatul is an area of ruins in Izamal, Mexico, which was an important Pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. There is a depiction of a king or some sort of leadership figure in a seated, cross-legged position. The base below him reads, “Itzamatul”. The lamp [...]
Collection Francaise Millefiori Lamp
Excellent lamp that appears to be potentially a bronze with a Millefiori globe. This lamp is on page 2 of the “Popular Art Deco Lighting” book by Millman and Dwyer as well as further on in the book. I believe that this particular specimen is actually more beautiful than the one depicted in the book, [...]
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