Art Nouveau lamp in bronze signed Alexandre Clerget, late 19th century

Art Nouveau lamp mounted on a sculpted and chased bronze vase, signed A. Clerget. This lamp carved in relief, presents a seated woman forming a handle, a head of sylvan among vine leaves and grapes winding a spout. The shaft of this 1900 light fixture is stylized with mermaids, supernatural creatures and fish slithering among waves. A white satin pagoda shade tops this lamp. The whole rests on a circular marble base. The sculpture is signed Alexandre Clerget (1856-1931), a sculptor and goldsmith of the late 19th century known for his art objects of Art Nouveau aesthetics.

Height of the vase: 36 cm

Circa: 1890

Dim: W: 36cm, D: 36cm, H: 65cm.
Dim: W: 14,2in, D: 14,2in, H: 25,6in.

Condition report: In good condition. The electrical system has been fully serviced and the lamp is ready for use.