Overview
This charming boudoir lamp features a cased glass body with a raised 'Lily of the Valley' motif in a delicate rose-pink and white palette.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This charming boudoir lamp features a cased glass body with a raised 'Lily of the Valley' motif in a delicate rose-pink and white palette.
Story
The Lily of the Valley was a favorite motif in post-war American homes because it traditionally symbolized the 'return of happiness,' a sentiment that resonated deeply with families building new lives in the 1950s.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company became the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the delicate raised flowers. The brass socket shows some oxidation consistent with age, and the pleated shade appears to be a later replacement. The integrity of the glass body preserves the majority of its collector value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375