Horse Head Lamp in Bronze. Onyx Base. French Work by Maison Char.

The lamp is centered on a stylized horse head in bronze with a golden patina, treated in solid and polished masses, with the mane curling into an elegant volute under the neck. It rests on a molded circular base and a quadrangular pedestal in onyx with amber veins; above, a fluted baluster shaft with stacked rings holds the light. The drum shade is made of black fabric with a golden interior, diffusing a warm light. This horse head model belongs to the animal repertoire of Maison Charles, a renowned Parisian bronze house whose sculptural lamps from the 1960s-1970s, combining chiseled bronze and hard stones, are among the most emblematic of the genre. Condition report: Overall good condition. Bronze with a beautiful nuanced golden patina, onyx without visible flaws, custom-made shade. Electricity checked by an electrician. A character lamp for an entry console, a desk, or a library.