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2608 - "Children on a Shell" Lamp.
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"Children on a Shell" Lamp. Unmarked, incised signature "J. D'Aste." No model number. Designed by Giuseppe (Joseph) D'Aste (1881–1945) Terracotta, glazed in bronze. Approx. 51 x 51 x 31 cm. 8.25 kg. A boy and a girl sitting and playing on an oversized seashell; the light source illuminates the opening of the seashell, which can be used as a bowl; on a rock base. The seashell and base are chipped; the thumb and index finger of the boy’s right hand have been glued back on. Electrified; functionality not tested. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, delivery by a shipping company, or shipping via ThePackengers . Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 3:04 p.m. (CET) "Children on a Shell" Lamp. Unmarked, incised signature "J. D'Aste." No model number. Design: Giuseppe (Joseph) D'Aste (1881–1945) Terracotta, glazed in bronze. Approx. 51 x 51 x 31 cm. 8.25 kg. A boy and a girl sitting and playing on an oversized seashell; the light source illuminates the opening of the conch shell, which can be used as a bowl; on a rock pedestal. The conch shell and pedestal are chipped; the thumb and index finger of the boy’s right hand have been glued back on. Electrified; functionality not tested. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers . Call time is Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 3:04 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.
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