Alexandre NOLL (1890-1970) Mahogany wood lamp, modern lampshade. Signed "ANoll" on reverse. H: 34.5 cm (excluding socket and shade). Slight traces of blue paint, cracks on the reverse of the base. A similar lamp once belonged to Odile Noll, now for sale. Bibliography: Olivier Jean-Elie and Pierre Passebon: Alexandre Noll. Paris, 1999, reproduced on page 61 for a similar model.

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