Large Sculptural Lamp in Wrought Iron and Cast Iron — Dutch Work, circa 1930

A remarkable lamp  in hammered and patinated wrought iron, in the Neo-Baroque floral style, Dutch production of the first half of the 20th century (circa 1930-1940).

This piece of wrought-iron art testifies to a rare technical mastery, combining two distinct skills: a central shaft in hand-worked wrought iron, and decorative elements in cast iron of great executional finesse.

The richly developed decoration composes an ascending vegetal bouquet articulated around acanthus leaves and naturalistic flowers — daisies and anemones — whose ribbed centres reveal a care for detail characteristic of bespoke workshops.

The trapezoidal fabric lampshade rests on its original iron mount. The damaged period parchment has been replaced with a copper/amber fabric in keeping with Dutch interiors of this period. Electrical system overhauled and functional.