Lot Essay
cf. Robert DeFalco, et. al., Handel Lamps, Painted Shades and Glassware, 1986, p. 13, for a period illustration of this torchere shade as it appears in an advertisement in House Beautiful, June 1923.
HANDEL, MODEL INTRODUCED IN 1923
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A REVERSE-PAINTED GLASS SHADE
Handel, model introduced in 1923
Cylindrical, in 'chipped ice' finish, painted on the interior in blue, gold, yellow and orange to depict a border of jonquils, signed HANDEL 6989
8½in. (21.5cm.) high, 4in. (10cm.) diameter
Handel, model introduced in 1923
Cylindrical, in 'chipped ice' finish, painted on the interior in blue, gold, yellow and orange to depict a border of jonquils, signed HANDEL 6989
8½in. (21.5cm.) high, 4in. (10cm.) diameter