Antique Lamp Lady Emile Bruchon France Fabrication Francaise Spelter Signed

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Antique Lamp Lady Emile Bruchon France Fabrication Francaise Spelter Signed:
$179.99

The foundry mark: Fabrication Francaise Paris, made in Paris France. This was a foundry in Paris which poured French bronzes and iron work in the late 19th Century, early 20th Century. The circular foundry mark bares this name at the top, an image of a crucible set on flames in the center, and MADE IN FRANCE around the bottom of the circle, The MADE IN FRANCE in English on the foundry mark is due to the U.S trade law of 1891 that required all imports to be marked to indicate the country of origin.Fabrication Francaise, Paris was a production company that manufactured sculptures after the artist produced bronze sculptures. These reproductions were rarely cast in bronze but cast in spelter metal (white metal/pot metal), sometimes with fabricated pieces in bronze and brass, and were painted to replicate the acid patinas of a bronze casting. The castings in spelter were most likely produced for the home décor and export markets between 1892 and 1915.Emile Bruchon was considered one of the greatest French Belle Époque sculptors, creating works from 1880-1910. This listing is for a signed Emile Bruchon Art Nouveau French sculpture lamp featuring a young woman holding a basket of apples. It is stamped on the back Made in France Paris Fabrication Francaise with the foundry crucible mark, the base is engraved Bruchon, and there is a brass nameplate on the front which reads RETOUR DES CHAMPS Per Bruchon. The piece is in excellent condition with only wear spots on the finish. The lamp portion was removed at some point and all that remains is the lamp works hole and the cord hole. This is a very nice, heavy piece of art work from the turn of the century and will make a nice addition to any collection.All exceptions will be detailed in the photo gallery so please look at all of the photos as part of the description and condition of this rare, antique item.Measurements are: 20-1/8\"” tall x 9-1/2” wide x 6-1/4” deep.Thanks for looking!