Antique Patinated Bronze and Marble Base Lamp By Barbedienne and Cahieux Circa. 1860-1870 France

The most acclaimed bronze designer and metalworkers from 19th Century France. Cahieux (1825-1854) and Barbedienne (1810-1892) signatures on the bottom of the amphora. Lamp measures 32 1/2 inches with black silk shade, 29 1/2 inches high without shade. Diameter of lamp is 9 1/2 inches. Weight is 10.2 pounds. Deep orange/red and black marble base with bronze and claw feet – base measures 4 inches high, 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Pull chains on both sockets, switch on electrical cord.
The baluster shaft with relief decoration of swallows and vegetation Cahieux and Barbeienne were one of the most important metalworkers of the 19th century The elegant handles are ormolu gilt bronze The lamp rests on a red “Griotte” marble base with ormolu bronze clawfeet Made in France during the Napoleon III period 1860-1870

Point of attention: There is a slight, almost unnoticeable bend on the small vertical bronze section below the shade on which the electrical wire is attached

Barbedienne was the maker of the Statue of Liberty

In excellent original condition