Glazed Earthenware Ball Lamp - Longwy Enamels - "Pierrot at the" Decor
- Dimensions :
- H22 x W20 x D20
- Color :
- yellow
- Material :
- ceramics, porcelain and earthenware
- Style :
- modernist / bauhaus
Exceptional spherical lamp in glazed earthenware from the famous Émaux de Longwy, Art Deco period (circa 1930). This collector's piece stands out for its dreamlike hand-painted decoration, depicting a musician Pierrot under an orange crescent moon. The enamel work on this piece is remarkable: the black background presents a depth and a vitrified shine typical of the craftsmanship of the Lorraine factory. The contrast with the chalky white of the Pierrot and the bright orange of the moon creates a nocturnal aesthetic of great elegance. The piece rests on a geometric pyramidal base, a signature of the modernist style of the 1930s. • Signature: Artist L. Valenti on the decoration. • Authenticity: "Hand-decorated - Longwy - France" stamp under the base. • Technique: White earthenware glazed at high temperature, ensuring an unalterable brilliance. The indirect lighting delicately highlights the spherical silhouette, making this object both a sculpture and an ambient light fixture. Spherical lamp art deco Émaux de Longwy Longwy Pierrot Pierrot under the moon glazed earthenware vintage light fixture French ceramics L. Valenti retro decoration 1930s handmade modern decor table lamp collectible object popular art subdued atmosphere night light ceramic lamp French art deco antique Vichy design nocturnal.