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Chrystiane Charles Pair of Gilt Bronze Leaf Sconces by Chrystiane Maison

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Chrystiane Charles -Maison Charles

Pair of Gilt Bronze Leaf Sconces by Chrystiane Maison

Documentation

Signed

Documentation Notes

The stamp and signature is featured in the photos listed

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Gilt Bronze

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	14 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent Condition

Creation Date

1960's

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A very rare, out of production pair of gilt bronze leaf sconces by Chrystiane Maison for Maison Charles, French, 1960's, Signed and Stamped - Chrystiane Charles is recognized as one of the foremost creative bronze artists and sculptors in the field of lighting of her generation. Born in 1927 her early creative years were spent with Gimont, Janniot and Saupique until joining her husband (Jean Charles)’s family business, Maison Charles et fils in the late 1950’s. Chrystiane Charles was involved with Maison Charles for nearly twenty-five years (1959-1982), during which time she served as designer then President and also for a period helped develop the Charles spirit as its artistic director. Chrystaine Charles sadly passed away in 2013. 3 details has been fortunate to acquire from her estate a collection of Charles’ original working plaster maquettes, bronzes, lighting, photographs, drawings, tools and other ephemera. The collection will go online and be exhibited later in 2016.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

LU78365192452

Incollect Reference Number

348980