Art Deco Monkey Lamp – Bronze Baboon Sculpture

This Art Deco monkey lamp is a bronze sculpture of a seated baboon cradling a cup that holds the light. The pose draws on the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, who was often shown as a baboon holding a crescent moon, a symbol of balance and wisdom. The subject and the clean geometric lines place the piece firmly in the Art Deco tradition.The lamp is cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax method and finished with a deep, near-black patina. The cup is lined in polished brass, which warms the light, and the figure sits on a square bronze plinth. Each piece is made and finished by hand, so small variations in the patina are part of the work.It suits a console, a study desk or a gallery shelf, and works well as a single statement light in a room with a quiet, considered scheme. A good choice for collectors of Art Deco lighting and animalier bronze.