Athenienne Table Lamp

Athenienne Table LampAn unusual gilt bronze 'Athnienne' table lamp in the Grand Tour taste. 20th century. Why we like it Formed of three arrows, this design derives from the sacrificial tripods, later known as athniennes that were used in ancient Greece and Rome, the original examples found at excavations at Pompeii or Herculaneum. Supported on classical tripod stands, athniennes were adapted for lighting and burning perfumes, as plant holders or as stands for decorative

and his Lydian robes (bassara) are long and richly folded

very rare in this restrained design

became firmly associated with the cult of Dionysus

having the distinctive carved fluted frieze

but the design is known to have been manufactured as early as 1812 (N

25 in / 72 cm across

These splendid brackets are a decorator's dream: fabulously decorative in this distressed condition

A closely related dessert table or etagere with identical bamboo supports

Beautifully original unrestored condition with remarkably little wear and superb mellow colour and rich patination

Exquisitely carved with subtle neoclassical decor

Martin's Lane Syndicate')

these architectural table lamps are superbly decorative