Auction 60, Retail Therapy, May 7th
Thu, May 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 218
Mid-Century Ceramic Mermaid and Sea Dragon TV Lamp
Estimate: $200 - $350
Starting Bid
$30
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This whimsical mid-century modern TV lamp features a stylized mermaid with blonde hair and a gold-flecked tail, posed alongside a large green sea dragon or seahorse. The ceramic body is finished in a polychrome glaze with iridescent "mother of pearl" highlights and gold gilt accents. The sea dragon’s scales are further embellished with embedded green and blue glass rhinestones. Designed to provide soft ambient light, the lamp contains an internal socket accessible through the open back.
Details
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Medium: Polychrome glazed ceramic, glass rhinestones
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Type: TV Lamp / Accent Light
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Period: circa 1950s-1960s
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Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 6 inches
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Condition: Good; minor crazing consistent with age. Rhinestones appear largely intact. Wiring is vintage and should be inspected before use.
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