19th Century Notary Lamp in Sculpted Bronze, Napoleon III Period, Art Nouveau, Functional
Dating from the 1900s to 1910s, this lamp embodies both the aesthetic refinement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the functionality sought for work spaces of the time, particularly in notaries' offices, music rooms and private libraries.
The design of this lamp demonstrates great finesse of workmanship, typical of decorative objects in chiseled bronze.
The bronze is finely worked to give the piece an ornamental appearance while maintaining functional solidity.
The base of the circular lamp ensures good stability.
The bronze work is highlighted by the chiseling, which highlights the contours and patterns with a refined level of detail.
The brass reflector is designed to be oriented in all directions, making it a lamp that is both practical and flexible.
It is decorated with finely engraved floral motifs.
The lamp is tiltable, which gives it great flexibility of use.
The plug is not original, nor is the bulb, but the system is functional.