Lighting : Lamps : French Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. 19th Century Black porcelain vase shaped lamp with silver and gilt decoration in Greek Revival Style (gout grec) mounted on a pierced ormolu base in leaf and scroll design. Archaeological discoveries during the excavations of the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum (1738) and Pompeii (1748) ushered in a renewed interest in classical form. The new style, known as neoclassicism, permeated the fine arts and decorative arts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One of the most popular images of the period-and one that came to symbolize neoclassicism-was the vase. *Note: Width given is a shade dimension. width height 12" 24" Inventory Department: LP Inventory Number: CON-3354-012 Price: $2,300.00 Click here for print friendly page