Description: A pair of large and rare Italian ceramic pine cone lamps in white glaze by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011). These are original mid century pieces dating from the 1960s and are ceramic sculptures in lamp form. It is difficult to find a matched pair of large Fantoni lamps, and I cannot find a pair of his pine cone lamps having been offered for sale. Each is unique and slightly different in the exact modeling of the cone scales, but they originated as a pair and were purchased directly from an old estate. Highly decorative and collector-quality, these lamps have impressive size and would work in both modern and traditional interiors. Each lamp is fully signed on the bottom with the signature “Fantoni / ITALY”.Much information is easily available on Fantoni, and I will not repeat it here. However, it is noteworthy that he is considered one of the masters of 20th century Italian ceramics and that his works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Brooklyn Museum; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, the National Bargello Museum and at the Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe degli Uffizi.Condition: Bases are near perfect without apparent flaws. Brass lamp parts have original wear as shown in the photos. All wiring and lamp parts are as-found and in working order. Wired for US.Bases are 10” diameter and 17” tall; overall height is adjustable from 31-34”. Lampshade shown for scale only and is not included. Please message with any questions. About I have been an eBay seller and buyer since 1999 with the username estatepicks. Please see my feedback and ratings there. I have started this account to specifically sell decorative antiques, art, and vintage design as part of my business as The Interior South. Returns Authenticity is guaranteed. Returns accepted within 14 days for any reason; buyer pays original shipping and return shipping. However, if item is not as described, buyer pays no shipping costs. _gsrx_vers_1469 (GS 9.1 (1469))
Price: 4795 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2023-12-11T00:48:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 150 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Marcello Fantoni
Type: Table Lamp
Power Source: Corded Electric
Material: Ceramic
Style: 1960s
Color: White
Pattern: Botanical
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes
Installation Area: Indoor
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Handmade: Yes
Signed: Yes
Item Height: 34 in
Item Width: 10 in
