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Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 37

Antique French Bronze Oil Lamp

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Antique French bronze oil lamp with classical motifs. French, ca. late 19th century. A beautiful oil lamp with a classical frieze showing various Greek gods and goddesses. The gods and goddesses are identifiable as Zeus, Hera, Athena, Herakles (Hercules), Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Demeter, Hermes, Poseidon, and Hephaestus. Vegetal motifs, meanders (Greek Keys), and other classical motifs are visible throughout. 14 1/4" tall by 6 3/4" wide. Good condition, expected patina and minor wear. Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, light, lighting, Roman, Greco Roman, Greco-Roman, Grecian, Greece, Rome, Olympus, Olympian, Olympians, classic, classics, house, home, household