How do you identify barsony?
Genuine Barsony can be identified by the numbering system on the base of the item: ‘H’ indicated head, ‘V’ indicated vase’, and ‘L’ indicated ‘lamp’. Thus ‘FL’ indicated a figural lamp and ‘HL’ indicated a head lamp.
What is barsony?
Barsony ceramics was an Australian company in existence from the early 50s until 2005. They produced a wide variety of household ceramic items (ashtrays, figurines, wall plaques and lamps) in satin black, lustre, pastel and white finishes, but are best known and loved for their ‘black lady lamps’.
Who was George Barsony?
George Barsony, known for his Barsony Lamps, was born on the 15th of November 1917 in Pecs, Hungary. One of his first major sculptures is a 2.2-metre bronze statue of St. Francis of Assisi in Pecs, which he completed when he was 21. Barsony came to Sydney as a refugee in 1949.
How tall is a standard barony table lamp?
A Barsony table lamp, in the form of an African lady. No shade. Height 35 cm. A Barsony table lamp, in the form of a seated lady, with original shade, circa 1955. Height 56 cm. Two Barsony style black lady figures, a lamp base with ashtray and a hand raised pin tray and spill vase (2).
Are there any lamps that are not Barsony?
Now for a few examples which are NOT Barsony. Some Barsony lamps were mounted on wooden bases such as this. In such cases, a backstamp will be present but not visible without taking the lamp apart. This is not a Barsony btw!
Can a ballerina lamp be sold as a barony lamp?
A Ballerina in a better condition (with earrings and original lamp shade) could sell for much higher. Collectors are advised to take extra care in purchasing lamps that are passed off as Barsony. There are items out in the market that are labelled Barsony-style lamps even though they are not authentic Barsony Ceramics products.
What does H stand for in a barony lamp?
Genuine Barsony pieces have labels that usually contain the model or mould number and letters that indicate the type of item. So, H stands for head, L for lamp, VL means vase lamp, FL for figural lamp and so on.