Extraordinary Pair of Vintage Italian Chocolate Glaze Monkeys as Custom Lamps
$12,500
This piece is owned and offered directly for sale by Tom Robinson Modern.
A remarkable pair of large-scale handmade terracotta monkey sculptures, Italy, circa 1970, as newly built custom lamps. Unique individual forms beautifully finished in Chocolate glaze. One figure is solo and the other holding a child. Substantial heavy pieces. Stellar design, quality and execution. Exactingly built using components of only the finest quality. Exceptional art intended to highlight a cherished space. The pair are shipped completely installation ready. EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION. Wired using clear cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new custom silk shades (color: Egg; size: 12 x 16 x 11 inches high) and custom brass and lucite finials. The heavy figures reside on custom-made display bases comprised of thick museum quality Lucite. Shade height may be adjusted by the brass fig rod. Width and depth noted are per the base, the height noted is to the top of the finial. The price listed is for the pair. The pieces are marked with a paper label that reads: ITALY.
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos.
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Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
