Rare art glass and wrought iron sculptural lamp by Muller-Frères

Rare art glass and wrought iron sculptural lamp by Muller-Frères, representing a peacock bird. This sculptural lamp is finely crafted with a brown patinated wrought, hammered iron sculpted bird inset with blown " Marmoreal" glass in shades of blue and orange, set on oval marble base. Etched signature on glass : "Muller Frères Luneville". Marked on iron base: "Migis Lyon" France: circa 1925. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Thomas Chua Muller Frères were French glass makers located in Lunéville, France. Their business ran from 1895 to 1933. They were renowned for producing art nouveau glassworks such as vases and lampshades.The Muller family originally came from Alsace. Some members of the family worked together with Émile Gallé before starting their own business. Muller Freres, French for Muller Brothers, made cameo and other glass from about 1895 to 1933. Their factory was first located in Luneville, then in nearby Croismare, France. After World War I, the company also made iron and glass chandeliers, vases and other decorative items. Pieces were usually marked with the company name.

width

24

height

18

depth

7

Circa circa 1925