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A Good Quality Pair of Albert Gilles (1895-1979) Art Deco Bronze & Copper Lamps

Creator: Albert Gilles
Offered by: epoca

Description
each with exceptional copper repoussé plates depicting a finely-detailed bouquet of flowers, foliage and wheat sheaths (repeated on the back) all within a heavy bronze frame over a stepped plinth; Albert Louis Gilles was born in August of 1895 in France. At the age of 12, his aunt taught him the art of “repoussé” (embossing). He eventually transformed his pastime into a flourishing career. In 1929, Gilles moved to the United States, where he was commissioned to decorate public buildings and private homes. He also worked for a number of film studios in Hollywood. Although he was in high demand, he still found time to decorate the homes of several celebrities, including Constance Bennett, Mae West, and Roy and Walt Disney. He settled permanently in Québec in 1937, where he devoted himself primarily to the decoration of churches. A collection of his works can be seen at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum in Quebec City.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	copper repousee and bronze
Condition:	Good. professionally rewired; typical oxidation and wear
Creation Date:	1930
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5440
Incollect Reference #:	700145

Dimensions

W.	11.5 in;	H.	15 in;	D.	5 in;	H.2.	26 in;
W.	29.21 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;	H.2.	66.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories