Pairpoint Puffy White Snow Owl Lamp
An Exceedingly Rare Masterpiece of American Art Glass
We are honored to offer one of the most coveted and elusive treasures in the realm of antique lighting: the Pairpoint Puffy White Snow Owl Lamp. Widely considered the rarest of all Pairpoint "puffy" (blown-out) shades, the figural owl is a holy grail for serious collectors of American art glass and antique lighting. With only a handful of complete, original examples known to exist worldwide, the opportunity to acquire this masterpiece is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.
The Shade: A Sculptural Marvel
The centerpiece of this exceptional lamp is its 10-inch reverse-painted, mold-blown glass shade, intricately sculpted in the form of a crouching snow owl. The white plumage is masterfully rendered with subtle highlights of light brown, yellow, and blue, giving the feathers a remarkable sense of depth and texture. The owl's face commands attention with large, piercing golden eyes and a sharply defined brown beak.
The border of the shade is decorated with vibrant green foliage, pine needles, and naturalistic limbs that frame the composition. When illuminated, the reverse-painted glass comes alive, transforming the snowy owl into a warm, glowing focal point that showcases the unsurpassed artistry of the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company. The shade is signed on the exterior edge.
The Base: The Original Figural Companion
Equally as rare as the shade is the original matching signed cast metal owl base. While some Pairpoint puffy shades were paired with standard bases, this specific figural base was designed exclusively for the owl shade, making a complete set exceptionally scarce. The bronze-finished base depicts an owl perched on a naturalistic branch, echoing the motif of the shade above.
The base features a two-socket cluster and the original shade ring. The underside of the base bears the authentic Pairpoint hallmarks: "Pairpoint Mfg Co" with the iconic "P" inside a diamond.
Historical Significance
Among their floral and geometric designs, the figural owl stands alone as a pinnacle of their technical achievement and artistic ambition. Its rarity is legendary in the antique community; a similar example famously garnered national attention on PBS's Antiques Roadshow.
Priced at $85,000, this lamp represents the apex of antique American lighting collection. Both the shade and base are signed. Its presence elevates any collection from excellent to world-class. Acquiring an authentic, signed Pairpoint White Owl on its correct figural base is an investment in a museum-quality artifact of American decorative arts.
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Pairpoint Puffy White Snow Owl Lamp
Sale price$85,000.00
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Pairpoint Puffy White Snow Owl Lamp
Sale price$85,000.00