"Louis Kley, Gilt Bronze Fauness Lamp With Marble Base, Founder Soleau, 19th Century"
Very beautiful neoclassical style lamp representing a young faun. A faun is a mythological creature that was venerated by the Romans. She is a very sensual nymph, this divinity is not a goddess, but she is attributed powers. Her male equivalent is the faun. Body of a woman and legs and feet of a goat. This gilded bronze lamp is mounted on a speckled marble base. The faun holds the light in her hand. Signature on the base L KLEY for Louis KLEY (1833-1911), 19th century sculptor and founder's mark Eugène Soleau. Modern lampshade in toile de Jouy. Very good condition overall. Period late 19th century. Delivery 18 euros in France, 35 euros in the EU and 100 euros rest of the world. 
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