Bidspirit auction | Argentor Jugendstil Figural Table Lamp

Argentor Jugendstil Figural Table Lamp with Loetz-Attributed Iridescent Glass Shade - Maker: Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel, Vienna; glass shade attributed to Joh. Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, Bohemia Date: Early 20th century, circa 1902–1910 Period/Style: Austrian Jugendstil / Vienna Secession Materials: Silver-plated metal, iridescent art glass, applied glass cabochons, and electrical fittings Form: Single-light figural table lamp Description: A fine Austrian Jugendstil table lamp with a slender silver-plated standard modeled as a stylized female figure supporting an open oval framework and domed iridescent glass shade. The orange-red shade, attributed to Loetz, is decorated with flowing organic motifs in pink, violet, and silvery iridescence and applied ruby-colored glass cabochons, retained beneath a foliate cap and ball finial. The spreading circular base incorporates stylized foliate panels and concentric ribbing. The underside is stamped ARGENTOR with an A S mark. Fitted with a single socket and inline switch. Dimensions: 18 in. H; base 5 in. diameter; shade 6 in. diameter. Literature/Reference: Waltraud Neuwirth, Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel, Metallwaren-Fabriken, Musterbuch Nr. 13, Vienna, 2006, for related Argentor figural lamp forms and metalwork; Waltraud Neuwirth, Loetz Austria 1905–1918, Vienna, 1986, for related Loetz iridescent glass patterns and lighting forms. 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: Overall good antique condition. The metal base shows scattered oxidation, tarnish, rubbing, scratches, and areas of finish loss consistent with age and use. The shade has minor surface imperfections and scattered inclusions; no obvious major chips or cracks are visible. Electrical fittings, cord, and inline switch appear later and have not been tested. See photographs for any condition details. Dimensions: 18 x 5 in