Bidspirit auction | Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad

Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad Lamp with Three Iridescent Art Glass Shades, Early 20th Century - An elegant three-arm Art Nouveau lily pad table lamp featuring a finely cast bronze base with swirling foliate and water-lily motifs supporting three intertwined stems, each terminating in a downward-curving socket fitted with a trumpet-form iridescent blue art glass shade. The glass displays rich tonal shifts from deep cobalt to pale aqua with strong luster, creating a glowing effect when lit. The underside of the base bears a cast inscription reading “THE BEGINNING, ” a mark associated with a small early 20th-century American art-lamp studio known for its organic designs and hand-finished bronze work. Recently rewired for use. 17 in. H, approximately 10 in. W, 7 in. D. Condition: Very good overall; light age patina to the bronze; scattered wear and oxidation to the base consistent with age; glass shades intact with no cracks or repairs; working order.