Lot Essay
cf. Robert DeFalco et. al., Handel Lamps: Painted Shades and Glassware, 1986, pp. 88-89 for illustrations of both sides of this model
HANDEL, MODEL INTRODUCED IN 1914
Details
A REVERSE-PAINTED GLASS SHADE
handel, model introduced in 1914
The domed shade with "chipped ice" finish, painted on the interior in sky blue, olive green, purple, moss green, brown and white to depict the ruins of an ancient temple on a Mediterranean island, with the mountainous landscape of a neighboring island in the distance, signed HANDEL 6212
18in. (45.7cm.) diameter of the shade
See Color Illustration
handel, model introduced in 1914
The domed shade with "chipped ice" finish, painted on the interior in sky blue, olive green, purple, moss green, brown and white to depict the ruins of an ancient temple on a Mediterranean island, with the mountainous landscape of a neighboring island in the distance, signed HANDEL 6212
18in. (45.7cm.) diameter of the shade
See Color Illustration