19th century - Italy
This floor lamp is modeled after the oil lamps that were discovered at Pompei and Herculanum in the end of the 18th century.The patina imitates the green patina of the bronze objects just excavated.
Height : 143 cm (without the shade)
Pair of bronze lamps with marble bases
France - vers 1870
Two philosophers in bronze : Plato (pointing the sky) and Aristotle (pointing the earth) - This theme comes from the famous painting "The School of Athens" in the Vatican by Rafaelo.
the bases are in black and dark green marbles
High : 61cm (24")
dimensions of the base : 20cm (8") wide - 14cm ( 5.5") deep - 17cm high