This refined Art Nouveau table lamp is based on the famous Jeu de l’écharpe model by the French-Belgian sculptor Agathon Léonard (1841–1923). The design originates from the monumental porcelain group that Léonard presented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, produced by the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. The overwhelming success of this series soon led to bronze editions cast by the renowned Parisian foundry Susse Frères, including lamps in which light was subtly integrated into the composition.
The sculpture depicts a graceful dancing female figure, draped in a flowing pleated gown. With raised arms, she holds a billowing scarf above her head, the dynamic movement of which evokes a strong sense of rhythm and elegance. The design was heavily inspired by the dance performances of Loïe Fuller and the aesthetics of Art Nouveau, where movement, light, and organic forms merge harmoniously.
The warm golden patina enhances the interplay of light and shadow across the finely modeled folds and emphasizes the sculptural quality of the piece. In this particular version, the lamp is integrated in such a way that the light is subtly diffused through the scarf, intensifying the theatrical effect of the dance.
An exceptional example of the synthesis between sculpture and functional object within the Art Nouveau movement, in which Léonard’s sense of elegance and movement is expressed masterfully.
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