Ancient Greek oil lamp replica, modelled after a Greek statue of a sphinx, with the head and breasts of a female, the wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. This is a museum replica. Cast in plaster with added patina of green and gold, to make the lamp look like aged bronze. The replica is sitting on a gray rectangular plinth. Inspired by archaeological exhibits in Greek museums and sites.
Details
This tiny statue lamp is extremely light and delicate.
The plinth is believed to be plaster or slate, but has not been confirmed.
Condition
Excellent
Artist
Artist Name
Robert Younger
Names aka
R. Younger; R.A. Younger; Youngest Artiste
Birth Year
1774
Birth Date
January 2, 1774
Place of Birth
Athens, Greece
Death Year
1850
Death Date
February 5, 1850
Place of Death
Harare, Zimbabwe
Biography
Robert Younger was a sculptor and curator trained by his father, Yiorgos Younger, the Director of the National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece. Although most of his artistic career was spent in Athens, he lived and worked in Toronto, Canada from 1820-1829.
"White Elephant Sale", 2011, National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece. "Lighting The Way" - Lamps of Ancient Greece, 2010, National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece. "From Bronze to Plaster", 1975, National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece.
