{"title":"Handel Lamps","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"handel-scenic-road-lamp","title":"Handel Scenic Road Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Handel Scenic Road Lamp is a superb example of the landscape artistry that made the Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut one of the premier lamp manufacturers of the early 20th century. The 16-inch domed shade is both reverse-painted and obverse-painted, depicting a tranquil country road winding through a landscape of birch trees, lush foliage, and rolling terrain beneath a glowing sky. The combination of reverse and obverse painting creates exceptional depth and dimension, the trees and foliage appear to exist at different planes within the glass, producing a remarkably atmospheric, almost three-dimensional scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen illuminated, the shade transforms into a luminous panorama, with the warm sky tones glowing behind the silhouetted trees and the road drawing the eye into the peaceful distance. The painting quality is outstanding, showcasing the skill of Handel's European-trained decorating artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the shade and base are signed. The shade sits on the highly desirable figural base known as the \"Water Bearer\" or \"Rebecca at the Well\" a sculptural patinated metal form depicting a classical female figure. This is one of Handel's most sought-after bases, and finding it paired with a scenic shade of this caliber makes for an exceptional and important lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47527992262834,"sku":null,"price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6565caf5-5968-42f0-bf3f-9c1eba4afce1.jpg?v=1779923097"},{"product_id":"handel-poppy-lamp","title":"Handel Poppy Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Handel Poppy Lamp is among the most sought after and visually breathtaking designs produced by the Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The large 16-inch domed shade with a graceful scalloped lower edge is a tour de force of reverse-painted artistry, featuring bold, oversized poppies in vivid reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows set against a stunning turquoise and blue sky background. Delicate wildflowers, seed pods, and lush green foliage fill the composition, creating a garden scene of extraordinary color and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse painting quality on this shade is exceptional, the colors are rich and saturated, with masterful brushwork that captures the translucent, papery quality of poppy petals. When illuminated, the shade transforms into a luminous display of color, the brilliant turquoise background glowing behind the warm floral tones in a way that is simply mesmerizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade is signed and sits on a patinated base with a footed platform, providing an elegant foundation for the exuberant shade above. A truly important lamp that represents the pinnacle of Handel's decorative achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602642976946,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_559bb23f-bd8c-4d0e-be21-d728073999dd.jpg?v=1781920127"},{"product_id":"handel-aquarium-lamp","title":"Handel Aquarium Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the Rarest and Most Celebrated of All Handel Lamp Designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handel Aquarium Lamp is widely recognized as the one of the rarest and most elaborate design produced by the Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut. Among the most important contributions to the Art Nouveau aquatic genre, the Aquarium lamp transforms its shade into a mesmerizing underwater illusion, a feat of decorative artistry unmatched in the world of antique American lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade underwent an arduous, multi-step decorating process involving multiple kiln firings. The exterior was first coated with a fish glue that, when subjected to extreme kiln heat, produced the distinctive frosted \"chipped ice\" texture. The interior was then painted in layers: first the aquatic vegetation of sea grasses, fronds, and kelp; then a school of stylized swimming fish with textured, sandy enamel bodies added in a second firing; and finally a sea green glaze applied for background depth. The result is extraordinary, when illuminated, one experiences the murky, luminous sensation of peering into the depths of a living aquarium. The layered paint and glaze technique creates a dimensional quality that no photograph can fully capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade sits on the highly desirable figural mermaid base, a sculptural cast metal form depicting a mermaid that perfectly complements the underwater theme of the shade above. The pairing of the Aquarium shade with the mermaid base creates one of the most cohesive and sought-after combinations in all of antique American lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602654740658,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_03cfd67a-54a4-4451-83a6-d6430ec15a11.jpg?v=1781920875"},{"product_id":"handel-peacock-floor-lamp","title":"Handel Peacock Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Handel Peacock Floor Lamp is one of the most visually stunning designs produced by the Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The large 16\" domed shade features a magnificent peacock in full display, its elaborate plumage fanning out in rich, iridescent colors rendered through both reverse-painting and obverse-painting techniques. The bird is rendered in deep blues and greens, while its sweeping tail feathers fan out in rich gold plumes accented by the iconic \"eye\" markings, all set against a lush floral background, creating a scene of extraordinary decorative richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade's surface exhibits the distinctive textured quality achieved through Handel's meticulous multi-step process, giving the peacock feathers a dimensional, almost tactile presence. The combination of reverse and obverse painting adds exceptional depth, colors appear to float at different planes within the glass. When illuminated, the colors come alive with a luminous quality that showcases the exceptional skill of Handel's trained decorating artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example stands on its original matching peacock feather floor base, a tall, patinated metal form featuring peacock feather motifs that echo the shade above. Finding a Handel Peacock shade united with its correct matching peacock floor base is exceptionally rare and makes this a truly important lamp for any serious collection of American decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602658017458,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c29d40a1-24e0-4117-9264-586722c8d42a.jpg?v=1781921301"},{"product_id":"handel-aquamarine-lamp","title":"Handel Aquarium Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(THIS LAMP HAS 1 CRACKED PANEL) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e One of the Rarest and Most Celebrated of All Handel Lamp Designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handel Aquarium Lamp is widely recognized as the one of the rarest and most elaborate design produced by the Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut. Among the most important contributions to the Art Nouveau aquatic genre, the Aquarium lamp transforms its shade into a mesmerizing underwater illusion, a feat of decorative artistry unmatched in the world of antique American lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen illuminated, one experiences the murky, luminous sensation of peering into the depths of a living aquarium. The layered paint and glaze technique creates a dimensional quality that no photograph can fully capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade sits on the highly desirable figural mermaid base, a sculptural cast metal form depicting a mermaid that perfectly complements the underwater theme of the shade above. The pairing of the Aquarium shade with the mermaid base creates one of the most cohesive and sought-after combinations in all of antique American lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne panel has a couple of stable cracks. The cracks are tight and stable. Priced accordingly, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most significant Handel designs at a fraction of the cost of a perfect example. See the last picture for a reference. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602674499762,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5460dbb3-c03e-4790-9463-7824a00581ee.jpg?v=1782096961"},{"product_id":"handel-red-poppy-border-lamp","title":"Handel Red Poppy Border Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Handel Company 20 inch leaded glass Poppy border lamp on a decorated base, standing 23 inches tall. This is a superb example of Handel's leaded glass production, the less common but highly desirable counterpart to their better-known reverse-painted shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade is a classic cone form, with long panels of richly striated green glass radiating from the pierced cap at the crown down to a wide floral border at the lower edge. The green glass is beautifully variegated, deep emerald, olive, and lighter spring tones all play across the surface, with the natural striations in the glass creating movement and depth when illuminated. The leading follows the radiating panel structure cleanly, giving the shade strong architectural lines that are pure Arts and Crafts in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower border is where the shade truly comes alive. Bold red poppies in deep crimson and ruby glass bloom across the entire circumference, their petals rendered in richly mottled and striated reds that glow with intensity when lit. Dark green foliage and stems weave between the blossoms, creating a dense, lush band of color that contrasts dramatically with the open green field above. The irregular lower edge follows the contour of the flowers and leaves, giving the border an organic, naturalistic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a substantial vase-form standard featuring a band of cast relief decoration in a geometric Arts and Crafts motif, resting on a broad footed platform. The warm patina has developed the rich, even tone that comes only with age. The overall proportions, a tall base supporting a wide cone shade, are characteristic of Handel's finest table lamp configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions. 23 inches tall, 20 inches wide (shade)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS \u0026 MORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47694639169714,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_641d3b7f-cd5e-41c2-9bf7-941477b2ac1d.jpg?v=1783464427"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8529\/2466\/collections\/1767473636525.png?v=1767473754","url":"https:\/\/lowryandreed.com\/collections\/handel-lamps.oembed","provider":"Lowry and Reed Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}