Italian Rouge and Ivory Marble Column Lamps with Custom Pleated Shades striker An arresting mid-century portrait study

An arresting mid-century portrait study by New York artist Bena Frank Mayer

Medium: Original tipped-in color photolithographs (pochoir-enhanced heliogravures) on wove paper

old-world atmosphere reminiscent of sophisticated Italian interiors of the mid-20th century

tactile presence that feels both grounded and refined

Italian Rouge and Ivory Marble Column Lamps with Custom Pleated Shades striker An arresting mid-century portrait studyA striking pair of vintage Italian marble table lamps, distinguished by their richly veined rouge and ivory marble bodies resting atop finely cast bronze bases with neoclassical detailing. The cylindrical forms showcase dramatic natural movement throughout the stone a painterly composition of warm terracotta, chalk white, and subtle mineral undertones that gives each lamp a sculptural presence even when unlit. The lamps have been newly fitted with