Lucien Gau – Directoire hot water bottle lamp, model 16031

Lucien Gau hot water bottle lamp – Directoire model 16031. Directoire style hot water bottle lamp, produced by Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronzier founded in 1860. Reference 16031, still in the current catalog at a retail price of €2, 541.60 including tax. Made of patinated and gilded bronze, it consists of a slender central shaft resting on a molded circular base, topped with a single light arm. The whole is topped with an adjustable shade in burgundy painted sheet metal, decorated with a gilded net, allowing the light intensity to be modulated. This piece reflects the recognized expertise of Lucien Gau, heir to the tradition of Parisian bronziers, and embodies the elegant sobriety specific to the Directoire style. Dimensions: height 62 cm, width 34 cm. Condition: good general condition, working electrics, lampshade with discreet signs of use.