Live Auction 7817The Manolo March Collection From Son Galcerán, Mallorca
Christie’s roundel
Lot 150

A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU AND PATINATED-BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP LAMPS

SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE MODEL BY TACCA

Closed29 October 2009

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GBP 12,500

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A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU AND PATINATED-BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP LAMPS
SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE MODEL BY TACCA
With simulated porphyry pedestals, adapted into lamps and fitted for electricity, with shades
28¼ in. (72 cm.) high (2)

With Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, London.

Specialist note

These figures are inspired by the chained negro slaves adorning the stepped base of the fountain at Leghorn (Livorno), commissioned by Ferdinand I (circa 1615-24) and executed by Pietro Tacca (1577-1640), the celebrated pupil of Giambologna.