Continental carved stone architectural mascaron, 19th c., now fashioned as a single-light table lamp, having scrolled frame, encasing protruding female mask, above floral roundel, on later platform base, observed operating, harp lacking finial, mascaron: approx 15.5"h, 13.5"w, 3.5"d, overall: approx 31"h, 13.5"w, 8"d, 43.5lbs **Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas**
CR 1.5.26 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 3142- as described the lamp was observed operating, no shade accompanies the lot and harp is lacking finial, the stone element is intact, and as pictured showing age with expected chips, rubs, and wear, the nose is reduced on the figure, finish is with drips and imperfections throughout, the element is securely mounted to the backing and base, which stands sturdy and are in stable condition, overall all mentioned commensurate with the age and the rustic nature of the element
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