622 Capodimonte Lamp Base w/ Winged Creature Mounts
A late 19th Century 10 1/2"h Capodimonte lamp base, gilded and hand painted in pastel shades. The body of the lamp is reticulated, and mounted on the sides are two mythological winged creatures with human bodies and bird heads. A garland of applied fruit and leaves circles the lamp base. Marked "Italy" in overglaze gilt.
