Lot Essay
cf. Robert DeFalco et. al., Handel Lamps: Painted Shades and Glassware, 1986, pp. 140-143 for illustrations of this shade model, and p.53 for the base
ALBERT PARLOW FOR HANDEL
Details
A REVERSE-PAINTED GLASS AND PATINATED-METAL TABLE LAMP
albert parlow for handel
The domed shade with 'chipped ice' finish, painted on the interior in green, blue, scarlet, burgundy, lavender and yellow to depict two macaws perched on a branch, and a third in flight in an exotic jungle setting, signed HANDEL 6874 AP, the patinated metal base of footed baluster form, the upper section cast as a stylized tree trunk
25½in. (65cm.) high, 18in. (45.7cm.) diameter of the shade
See Color Illustration
albert parlow for handel
The domed shade with 'chipped ice' finish, painted on the interior in green, blue, scarlet, burgundy, lavender and yellow to depict two macaws perched on a branch, and a third in flight in an exotic jungle setting, signed HANDEL 6874 AP, the patinated metal base of footed baluster form, the upper section cast as a stylized tree trunk
25½in. (65cm.) high, 18in. (45.7cm.) diameter of the shade
See Color Illustration