Overview
This is a classic 'Gone with the Wind' style parlor lamp, featuring a ruffled milk glass shade with hand-painted floral motifs and a cast metal ornate base.
Preliminary identification
Victorian Revival 'Gone with the Wind' Style Milk Glass Lamp, c. 1950s-1960s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
The 1939 film 'Gone with the Wind' sparked a massive design trend that lasted for decades, leading collectors to name this specific silhouette after the movie.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, the ruffled 'crimped' edge and the quality of the glass are highly consistent with the Fenton Art Glass Company of Williamstown, West Virginia.
Condition & Value
The glass shade appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the delicate ruffles. The metal base shows a darkened patina and some oxidation consistent with age, and the internal glass chimney is missing. The wiring should be inspected for safety if it is original to the mid-century period.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD