{"product_id":"antique-continental-hand-painted-porcelain-baluster-jar-table-lamp-watteau-figural-scenes-c-1890","title":"Antique Continental Hand-Painted Porcelain Baluster Jar Table Lamp | Watteau Figural Scenes | C. 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and richly decorated antique Continental porcelain table lamp, mounted from a lidded baluster jar in the finest Dresden \/ Meissen tradition, dating to approximately 1880–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bulbous body and domed lid are hand-painted with exquisite fête galante figural scenes — elegantly dressed courtiers, musicians, and promenading couples set within lush garden landscapes. Each scene is rendered with exceptional detail and vivid polychrome enamels, framed by an emerald green ground with gold lattice and mosaic tracery. Swags of hand-painted polychrome florals — roses, chrysanthemums, and wildflowers in ribbon-tied garlands — fill the reserves between figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe domed lid is surmounted by a charming painted porcelain egg finial depicting a topiary tree in an urn. The lamp rests on an ornate pierced and reticulated brass base with scrollwork detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and elegant statement piece for a traditional, French-country, or maximalist interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal height: 35¼ inches (to finial)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase with base: 17¼ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-socket wiring (vintage; rewiring recommended before use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo shade included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Some enamel wear to gilt on lid rim and neck. Bronze base shows natural patina wear. Porcelain body in very good condition with vivid decoration intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of Continental painted porcelain artistry — ready to anchor a sideboard, console, or library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334590853400,"sku":null,"price":1789.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5244\/9560\/files\/11119134_100820250014.jpg?v=1782353496","url":"https:\/\/legacyfindboston.com\/products\/antique-continental-hand-painted-porcelain-baluster-jar-table-lamp-watteau-figural-scenes-c-1890","provider":"Legacy Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}