Description
Large ceramic table lamp of Pierrot, by Nove di Bassano. Made in Italy in1930s-40s.
This lamp is made with amazing details that shows a very high level of workmanship.
The globe is in smoked glass. The lamp creates spectacular light and shadows show when lit up.
Works with one Edison E27 or LED screw cap light bulb (not supplied) but availabel for purchase in our shop.
Measurements:
Height 45cm /~18´´
Width 35cm/~14´´
Depth 33cm/~13´´
Globe diameter 15cm/~6´´
About the origins of Pierrot:
Pierrot is a mask born in Italy in the late sixteenth century. The name Pierrot is a French that derives from the Italian character of the commedia dell’arte, one of the first Zanni, Pedrolino, played in the famous Compagnia dei Gelosi by Giovanni Pellesini at the end of the sixteenth century. The character was brought to France, where he became part of the repertoires of the French companies with the name of Pierrot thanks to the contribution of Giuseppe Geratoni who first introduced him in 1673; but the first great Pierrot was still an Italian, Fabio Antonio Sticotti (1676-1741). Later the character was perfected by his son Antonio-Jean Sticotti (1715? -1772) who also exported it to Germany. The Sticotti reinvented and gave new life to this character adapting it to the taste of the French and then of the public of the European courts. In the French version Pierrot lost the characteristics of cunning and duplicity typical of Zanni to become the melancholy mime in love with the moon, the one who appears with the name of Gilles in the famous painting by Antoine Watteau. The mime Jean-Gaspard Debureau (1796-1846), represented the 19th century Pierrot from 1826 at the Théâtre des Funambules. Debureau’s life inspired the French film director Marcel Carné as the character of Baptiste in the film Les enfants du Paradis. Debureau defined the characteristics that later defined the iconography: a large white dress with black buttons and a small black hat on the white painted face.
Condition:
excellent condition. New electrical works.
Tested.
Please note that this product is vintage. It is almost never perfect. It may be a little asymmetric and metal parts may be slightly bent. Any major defects are mentioned here, but please expect to see some minor irrelevant defects not mentioned, that are common to products with more than 20 years of age.
Images are integral part of the condition description. If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.
SHIPPING:
By default, we ship to Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and France with Mondial Relay service. The deliery will be to the nearest collection point and you will need to collect it. This is the cheapest way of shipping the parcels. Please be sure to purchase an upgrade if you wish it delivered to your home address.
To other EU countries we ship either by GLS /DPD service or CTT Portuguese postal service.
To overseas countries we ship by CTT Postal service.
Please note that depending on your country law, you may be eligible for customs clearance fees.
Please note that some countries do not accept insurance, in which case we can not ensure the parcels.
However, we accept full responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the postal service.
NOTE:
All ceiling pendant lamps and wall mounted lamps are hardwired, so they will work in any country.
All table/desk lamps have European 2-pin wall plug, so you may need a country-specific wall plug adapter, or change wall plug.
