Gold Bronze "Foo Dog" Lamps, Shade in Real Parchment, 1950

Stylish and beautiful pair of 1970s gold ceramic lamps, with linen lampshade.

"Pino Signoretto" Murano glass beautiful pair of lamps in blown glass by master glassmaker.

Magnificent Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Table Lamps by Henri Picard This exceptional pair of table lamps represents a masterclass in 19th-century French bronze casting. The lions are the work of the renowned Parisian fondeur Henri Picard, whose prestigious commissions included supplying the apartments of Emperor Napoleon III at the Louvre. Originally conceived as the flanking components of a monumental Gilt Bronze Surtout de Table (Centerpiece), these lions have been thoughtfully and expertly converted into a pair of sophisticated table lamps. This conversion breathes new life into the figures, allowing their sculptural grandeur to be appreciated at eye level within a modern interior setting. Each lion is cast in heavy bronze with an exquisite mercury-gilt finish. The quality of the chasing—specifically the tactile rendering of the manes and the powerful anatomical detail of the paws—is characteristic of Picard’s finest work. The lions are mounted upon substantial honed dark marble bases, raised on elegant gilt bun feet. The transition to lighting is seamless, featuring a polished, slender stem that complements rather than distracts from the bronze artistry. "It is rare to find Picard bronzes...

A striking pair of vintage Foo Dog table lamps featuring richly glazed ceramic guardian lions in a vibrant emerald green finish. Each sculptural base depicts a stylized Foo Dog with ...