We bought this old lamp at auction and want to resell, but need to determine a value. Anyone there who can tell us the history and approximate worth? The base has a sign that reads “Par Bruchon.” The figure is a woman with a small scythe in her right hand and a stalk of grain in the other. She supports a post that curves upward and there is an old bulb that lights up. The base has a round hallmark with Paris in English and en Francaise under a cup that sits in a bed of grain. Help me identify the maker and history? Value?
The answer: The sculptor of the spelter bronze lamp (picture posted in earlier message) is Emile Bruchon, considered one of the greatest French Belle Epoque sculptors who created works from 1880-1910. The title of the piece, GLANEUSE means Gleaner (one who harvests). Value of similar pieces at one online auction site puts the range at $1950 – $2200.
