Lot 318 , A Neoclassical painted plaster urn, adapted as a table lamp

A Neoclassical painted plaster urn, adapted as a table lamp, 19th century,
painted in blue tones to simulate hardstone, with central hinged oval portrait profile of a bearded Greek philosopher, this opening to reveal hollow interior with planked walls, suspended with two fruiting swags, over a socle base and square foot, later wired for electricity and with fluted brass mounted light fitting, 34cm high to the top of the urn, 24cm wide

Provenance: The estate of a former antique dealer, artist and decorator; the contents of a country residence, near Tunbridge Wells.
£100-150

Sold for £300