A mid 20thC blackamoor lamp, the lamp having a polychrome fi...

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£100 - £200

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A mid 20thC blackamoor lamp, the lamp having a polychrome figural top grasping a torchiere, the figure raised on a carved hexagonal base. Approx. 78" high
This item is listed on the basis that it is illustrative of by a gone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.

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Auction Date: 28th Apr 2024 at 9am

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