Josef Ciesla

Stainless steel central fireplace from Josef Ciesla, France 1970

Documentation

Signed

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Stainless Steel.

Dimensions

H.	111.02 in;	Diam.	39.37 in;
H.	281.99 cm;	Diam.	100 cm;

Creation Date

1970

Description

Beautiful fireplace-sculpture by the artist Josef Ciesla (born in 1929). Unique piece.
It's entirely made of stainless steel.
Several light bulbs are concealed in each "horn" at the top of the hood, so as to illuminate the ceiling and volumes.
It's in two parts, the fireplace and the hood. The part receiving the fire is made of refractory clay bricks.

Hood height: 9 ft. 3.02 in
Largest diameter of the hood (bottom): 39.37 in
Smallest diameter of the hood (top): 15.35 in

Round cap diameter: 27.16 in

Height of the hearth: 19.68 in
Diameter high: 37.40 in
Diameter down: 29.53 in

Styles / Movements

Modern

Incollect Reference Number

292378