Bidspirit auction | Von Schierholz Figural Porcelain Lamp

Von Schierholz Figural Porcelain Lamp - Maker: Von Schierholz Porcelain Manufactory Origin: Plaue, Thuringia, Germany Date: First half 20th century Period/Style: Rococo Revival in the Dresden taste Materials: Hand-painted and gilt porcelain, lithophane porcelain, brass, and electrical fittings Form: Figural porcelain table lamp Description: A fine marked Von Schierholz hand-painted porcelain table lamp modeled with four colorfully dressed figures dancing around a tree-form standard. The rocaille base and domed pierced shade are richly ornamented with applied polychrome flowers and gilt highlights. Four oval lithophane panels encircle the shade, which is surmounted by a flower-encrusted finial. Fitted with two pull-chain light sockets. Marks: Blue crowned-shield and wreath factory marks incorporating three leaves and the founding date 1817. The shade is additionally marked handpainted. Numbered 20 and 43. Dimensions: 26 in. H, 13 in. Dia. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Presents very well, with all visible figural elements intact. Scattered minor chips or losses may be present among the numerous delicate applied flower petals and leaves, together with light rubbing to the gilding and age-appropriate surface wear. The lamp was tested and working when examined. Dimensions: 26 x 13 in