Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962) Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp
$9,000.00
Our client's lamp by Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962) depicts an exotic middle eastern dancer (danseuse orientaliste) in bronze between two metal torchieres with carved alabaster shades, mounted on a marble plinth. Signed with the mark of the retailer, Etling. 11 1/4 by 17 by 6 inches. In wood working condition with modern wiring and plug. A few mounting screws missing from the feet of the torchieres. Restorations and cracks to the alabaster shades. Small nicks to the marble and the partially gilt and the cold-painted bronze figure is in particularly good condition.
Etling was founded by Edmond Laurent Etling and based in Paris at 29, Rue de Paradis. They were known for retailing the finest sculpture, glass, ceramics and lighting in the 1920s and 1930s.
