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French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and theme. A play of word "Chat Cafe AC Plaisirs" i.e. "Chaque Age a ses Plaisirs" (Every age has its pleasure).
Solid bronze with heavy weight. Signed LINE VAUTRIN on the reverse.
For a similar work:
See p. 46 of "Line Vautrin Sculptir, Jeweller, Magician"" by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries Thames & Hudson, London, 1992.
p. 103, no. 47 of "Line Vautrin: Poesie in Metall, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, 16 April-29 June 2003" by A. Bokelberg.
Secret de bijoux, Line Vautrin, exhibition catalogue, Musée des arts décoratifs, Paris, 10 March-30 May 1999 p. 55, n. 156 cited.
C. and C. Boutonnet, R. Ortiz, Line Vautrin, exhibition catalogue, L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 6 December 2002-31 January 2003, p. 22.
For a drawing of the model:
L. Vautrin et P. Mauriès, Rébus, Le promeneur, Paris, 1994, n. p., n. 28.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	silvered bronze
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate surface patina and wear, more evident on the base.
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern, Collectible Design
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	536601

Dimensions

W.	3.25 in;	H.	0.35 in;	D.	2.8 in;
W.	8.26 cm;	H.	0.89 cm;	D.	7.11 cm;

Message from Seller:

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