Austrian, early 20th century Elephant and Palm Tree Lamp Patinated bronze, 19 ¾ × 10 × 9 in. Stamped “Made in Austria.”
Bronze decorative lamps of this type were popular exports from Austria during the early 20th century, appealing to international taste for exoticism and the decorative arts of the Secession and Art Deco movements. The pairing of elephants with a palm tree evokes distant, tropical landscapes, while the lamp’s craftsmanship reflects Austria’s reputation for finely cast bronzes. Both whimsical and practical, this work demonstrates how lighting fixtures of the period blurred the line between utility and sculpture.
