HANDEL REVERSE PAINTED BIRD LAMP.

HANDEL REVERSE PAINTED BIRD LAMP. Circa 1923. This domical shade is painted with two vibrant parrots and a single large butterfly to other side. The birds and butterfly are painted in primary hues of blues, yellows and oranges. This is set against a highly unusual charcoal-gray background, seldom seen in reverse painted lamps. Finishing the shade is a large allover Art Nouveau floral and leaf pattern painted in soft tans. Shade is supported by a single column acanthus leaf decorated base with circular foot, three sockets, acorn pull chains, top cap and finial. Base has a very pretty reddish-brown patina finish with green highlights. Shade is signed on the interior “Handel 7023”. Base is signed on the underside “Handel”. SIZE: Shade is 18″ dia. Overall 23″ t. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 5-60132 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Lamp & Glass - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2287	$0.00	HANDEL REVERSE PAINTED BIRD LAMP. Circa 1923. This domical shade is painted with two vibrant parrots and a single large butterfly to other side. The birds and butterfly are painted in primary hues of blues, yellows and oranges. This is set against a highly unusual charcoal-gray background, seldom seen in reverse painted lamps. Finishing the shade is a large allover Art Nouveau floral and leaf pattern painted in soft tans. Shade is supported by a single column acanthus leaf decorated base with circular foot, three sockets, acorn pull chains, top cap and finial. Base has a very pretty reddish-brown patina finish with green highlights. Shade is signed on the interior “Handel 7023”. Base is signed on the underside “Handel”. SIZE: Shade is 18″ dia. Overall 23″ t. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 5-60132 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Lamp & Glass - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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