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Lamp Parrot Denmark 1930s

Chairish

$571

Offering a ceramic table lamp made by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, Denmark 1930s. The body of the lamp is made from tan colored stoneware with a hand painted parrot perched upon a branch. Engraved signature underneath the ceramic: L. Hjorth, Bornholm 45, with deer logo, indicating its origin and date of manufacturing. See L. Hjorth info below. VERY GOOD CONDITION. No chips, no cracks, no missing paint and no damage to the ceramic portion. The brass hardware and the wood base have been left in "as found" condition. Considering this is a collector's item, we decided to only replace the internal socket and the electrical cord to keep its authenticity intact. Ready for safe use. NOTE: Hjorth's lamps are quite rare, while their vases as slightly more common. This lamp is priced accordingly to the market. SIZE: 15" to top of socket 11.75" to top of ceramic 5.5" at widest portion 5" diameter at base LAURITZ ADOLPH HJORT: Lauritz Adolph Hjorth (1834-1912) was a Danish potter and industrialist. He is known for founding L. Hjorth's Terracotta Factory on the island of Bornholm, Denmark in 1859, specializing in producing terracotta, stoneware and earthenware items. He began to focus on decorative vases, figurines and later table lamps well into the Early 20th Century, often incorporating floral and animal elements characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. His work, particularly his terracotta pieces, was widely exhibited and gained international popularity around 1900. He also produced Jugendstil vases, many in black-burned terracotta. After Lauritz Adolph Hjorth's death in 1912, his sons, Peter Christian Hjorth and Hans Adolph Hjorth, took over the business. His descendants continued to operate the factory for many years. THIS ITEM WILL BE DOUBLE BOXED TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL.

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