Lot Essay
Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879) was an architect who wrote a number of books in which he emphasised the structurally organic and rational quality of Gothic edifices.
.jpg?w=1)
IN THE MANNER OF VIOLET LE DUC, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Details
A Napoleon III patinated bronze adjustable desk lamp
In the manner of Violet Le Duc, Last quarter 19th Century
The adjustable green glass shade supported by a grotesque beast gargoyle, his tail surrounding the square stem, on turning stepped base
30 in. (76 cm.) high
In the manner of Violet Le Duc, Last quarter 19th Century
The adjustable green glass shade supported by a grotesque beast gargoyle, his tail surrounding the square stem, on turning stepped base
30 in. (76 cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.