"“la Bonne Soupe” Lamp By Victor Rousseau, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900"
Important patinated spelter lamp representing a young boy, probably a butcher boy, drinking his soup accompanied by his pit bull / bulldog type dog. The boy is leaning against a gallows holding an electrified green lantern. By Belgian sculptor Victor Rousseau (1865-1954). Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque style. Plate with inscription "La Bonne Soupe par Rousseau" ("The Good Soup by Rousseau") on the front, signature "Rousseau" on the side and stamp "Fabrication française - Paris - Made in France" on the back. Subject in excellent condition, restored: new electricity, metal cleaned and waxed for good future protection of the patina. Dimensions: height 73cm width 19cm depth 24cm 
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