• The Sculpture: The lamp features a maiden in a diaphanous, flowing gown, standing in a classical "S-curve" pose. She is adorned with intricately cast roses in her hair and at her feet, symbolizing spring and youth.

• Material: It is cast in spelter (a zinc-based white metal) with a hand-applied bronze-tone patina. High-end versions sometimes use dore bronze or silvered spelter

• Size: Your specific piece stands at 58cm tall and 16cm wide, which is a desirable mid-sized format for entryways or sideboards.

• The Torchère: The figure holds a decorative torch aloft, which serves as the mounting point for the light socket.

• Historical SignificanceArtist: Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) was a prolific French sculptor who regularly exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1861 to 1913. His works are held in major public galleries and are staples of antique collections worldwide.

• Period: Originally designed between 1890 and 1910, this particular lamp features a later 1940s electrical retrofit (identified by the Monowatt plug).

• Condition Note

• Structural Damage: The figure has a fractured arm near the torch mounting. This will require professional repair by a metal restorer specializing in spelter.

• Electrical Safety: The lamp features vintage 1940s fabric-covered wiring and a non-grounded 2-pin plug. It does not meet modern Australian safety standards. The wiring is aged, brittle, and must be replaced by a licensed electrician before use.

• Cosmetic Wear: The bronze-tone finish shows natural age-related wear and minor surface tarnish, consistent with a piece over 100 years old.