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Monumental Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps, Circa 1900
An elegant and finely modeled pair of French Art Nouveau figural lamps signed Charles Theodore Perron, dating from around 1900. Each lamp depicts a gracefully draped female figure in fluid motion, arms raised in expressive dance. The sculptural forms capture the sensuality and vitality of the Belle Époque, with flowing lines and naturalistic detail characteristic of Art Nouveau sculpture.
Cast in rich bronze and mounted on circular alabaster bases, these antique figural lamps exemplify the artistry and romanticism of early twentieth-century French decorative lighting. A noted sculptor celebrated for his allegorical subjects that idealize movement and feminine beauty.
The pair retains its original form and beautifully aged patina. Each figure stands approximately 30 inches high, rising to 45 inches overall including the lamp hardware and finial. They present beautifully as functional Art Nouveau sculptures—ideal for consoles, side tables, or as statement lighting in refined interiors.
Comparable examples by his contemporaries, such as Menneville and Moreau, are prized for their expressive modeling and dynamic drapery. This rare matched pair represents an outstanding example of antique French Art Nouveau bronze lighting and embodies the graceful elegance of the Belle Époque.
$7,500
- Designer / maker
- Charles Theodore Perron (Sculptor)
- Date
- 1900's
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country
- France
- Materials
- Alabaster, Bronze
- Dimensions
- Height: 45 in (114.3 cm), Width: 13 in (33.02 cm), Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Condition
- Good, Wear consistent with age and use. patina.
- Quantity
- 1