Lot 209

Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Lamp with Iridescent Loetz-Style Shade, ca. 1900

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

Bid Increments

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$1,000 $100
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$20,000 $2,500
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$100,000 $10,000
Signed “E. Villanis” on the base and stamped with the circular French guarantee seal “BRONZE GARANTI AU TITRE – PARIS – DÉPOSÉ”, model no. A1882. An elegant Art Nouveau bronze figural lamp by Emmanuel Villanis, depicting a topless standing female figure draped in flowing fabric and raising an iridescent Loetz-style art glass shade. Villanis (1858–1914), one of the most commercially successful sculptors of fin-de-siècle Paris, was known for his idealized female subjects and expressive modeling; his bronzes were widely distributed through Parisian foundries that employed the guarantee mark seen here. This example embodies the flowing lines and sensual aesthetic that define the height of French Art Nouveau design. Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 25 in., high Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $265 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.

Condition

Very good overall; bronze with even dark patina and typical minor surface wear; glass shade intact with no visible cracks or repairs; electrical components appear vintage and should be inspected by a professional before use.

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