538
Tommaso Barbi (1944-2015)
Table lamp
Estimate €400–600
537
Pair of Napoléon III (1852-1870) Lamps
Estimate €1.600–2.600
Description
Base in richly relief-decorated and gilded bronze with figures and animals.
Shaft in coagulated glass in tones of blue and gold.
Marked Messenger's pattent.
France, 19th century.
H.: 66 cm
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