Pierre CHAREAU (1883-1950) - Lot 52

Pierre CHAREAU (1883-1950) Model known as "LA 164 Rare pair of modernist wall sconces with original V-shaped mountings in brass with medallic patina, enclosing alabaster reflector plates. Created circa 1930 H: 25 cm - W: 23 cm - D: 12 cm (Scratches on the plates) Provenance: private collection, Paris We would like to thank Mr. Lamond for the valuable information he provided on this work. Bibliography : - Marc Vellay, Keneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau architecte-meublier 1883-1950, Editions du Regard, Paris, 1984, similar model referenced and reproduced on page 334 -Encyclopédie des métiers d'art, Décoration moderne, Tome II, plate 76, model reproduced in situ in one of Madame Dior's apartments.