Description: Condition: - Started life as an oil lamp. Converted to electric long ago - Electric needs to be professionally replaced. - Finger missing. Can be professionally replaced and repaired. - Seemingly very old repair at base, perhaps during conversion to electric. Allegory of Philosophy after a model of Simon Boizot (1780). The magnificent lamp made of white bisque porcelain was made after a model by Simon-Louis Boizot (1743-1809). In 1780, Boizot designed the classical figure, which represents an allegory of philosophy, together with its female counterpart for the Sevres porcelain manufactory. The figures sitting on the lamps were originally based on ancient models that came to light during excavations in Pompeii and Herculaneum: a young woman with an open book on her lap allegorically represents study, while the young man writing on a blackboard represents philosophy. Boizot had been appointed artistic director of the sculpture department at Sevres in 1773. In this capacity, he was responsible for the design and reproduction of more than 150 of his models. The oil lamp was made in white bisque porcelain between 1780 and 1786. Due to its long-lasting popularity, it was also reproduced again and again by other Parisian porcelain manufactories.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-06T14:37:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: France
Antique: Yes
Power Source: Oil
manufacturing method: workshop craft
Color: White
Material: Porcelain
Item Length: 10 in
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Nicht markiert
Design: Neoclassical
Type: Sculpture
Control Style: Knob Control
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Item Height: 16 in
Style: Neoclassical
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Finish: Matte
