Pair of Continental Bronze Crane Lamps with Faux Tortoiseshell Shades & Alabaster Bases - Mid-Century max_kannegiesser 1890–1910

1890–1910

keeping it visually grounded

North Belgium)

Approximate age: Early 20th century

scrolling motifs and a continuous carved frieze

Pair of Continental Bronze Crane Lamps with Faux Tortoiseshell Shades & Alabaster Bases - Mid-Century max_kannegiesser 1890–1910A striking pair of mid century Continental bronze crane lamps, beautifully modelled and raised upon substantial alabaster and bronze plinth bases. Far removed from conventional decorative lighting, these sculptural lamps have been designed as complete decorative objects, combining finely cast bronze birds with richly coloured faux tortoiseshell shades, each retaining its original bronze rim. The complementary crane forms are individually modelled