Has been in my Italian family since the 1800's. Many years ago, father told me it was worth around $4,000. I don't know much about antiques -- sorry!
My great grandfather
Hi Lorraine,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An Art Nouveau style painted glass and brass table lamp
In the manner of Pairpoint, American, early 20th Century
The domed shade depicting a landscape in pinks, reds and whites, on a brass base.
(DIMENSIONS)
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Hi Lorraine,
The market has changed quite a bit since the lamp in that newspaper article was worth $3,000+; in the current market, only signed lamps go for anywhere near that high. Unattributed lamps such as yours are bringing between $100-300 on the auction market these days, with some variation for size, quality of the shade decoration, etc.
If you only have this one item to be appraised, you should email our customer service department and ask for a refund for the two appraisals you paid for but which you won't use ([email protected]).
We work with lots of auctioneers from relevant and highly qualified auction houses. Your item is in our database of leads and interested auctioneers will reach out to you directly on your email if they can help you sell your item.
If you said "yes" or "maybe" when we asked if your item was for sale auctioneers are now able to contact you. If you said "no" go to your item page and change that to "yes". Alternatively, now that you know what your lamp is worth, you can reach out to auction houses in your area to see if they are interested in selling this for you on your behalf.
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns,
Delia
No, I don't see a signature anywhere. How do I go about selling this? Also, I paid for 3 appraisals, yet I only have 1 antique to sell. How does this all work? Not sure I understand. Please feel free to call me if it's easier!
Thanks, Lorraine
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