19th Century Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp – Chinoiserie Hand-Painted & Parcel Gilt, France c. 1870

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An exquisite example of 19th century Bayeux porcelain , this Chinoiserie-style table lamp features a ribbed, hand-painted and glazed porcelain vase richly adorned with large birds, blossoms, figures , and a majestic architectural staircase scene . Accented with parcel gilding and mounted on a raised giltwood base , it reflects the elegant evolution of Bayeux artistry under Paul Gosse’s direction . Dating to the 1870s in France , this Bayeux porcelain lamp embodies the transition from oriental influence to the distinctive apple blossom motif of the period. A rare and decorative lighting piece ideal for collectors of French porcelain , Chinoiserie décor , or antique hand-painted lamps . Shade: 21"Diameter. According to the Bayeux Porcelain Museum, "Bayeux porcelain from the period 1855-1879...evolved from oriental influences towards the prevailing use of a vegetal motif inspired by apple blossom. This was highly successful and became the main style of decoration from 1870 onwards, under the direction of Paul Gosse." Dimensions: 33in. Height x 10.5in. Diameter Materials: Porcelain, paint, gilding Place of Origin: 1870's Period: France

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