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Original Frankart American Art Deco Table Lamp THE SPIRIT OF MODERNISM

One of the most desired American art deco table lamps!  This lamp, named “Spirit of Modernism”, was designed in 1928 by sculptor Arthur von Frankenberg (1898 – 1992) for his company, Frankart.  An unclothed young lady rises from a fantastic cityscape of skyscrapers and gazes to her right.  The spelter lamp is in its original gunmetal patina and is marked on the back “Frankart” and “© 1928”  the lamp was awarded design patent D77203 and is number L215 in the company literature.  The spelter portion of the lamp is 13 ½” tall.  The lamp has been rewired for safety.  The lamp is pictured in American Art Deco, page 70.

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