Line Vautrin

Large French Tudor Wall Mirror by Line Vautrin

Documentation

Signed

Documentation Notes

Signed verso and documented

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Talosel, silver foil and glass

Dimensions

D.	2.5 in;	Diam.	19 in;
D.	6.35 cm;	Diam.	48.26 cm;

Condition

Good. Fine vintage condition. Patina and wear commensurate with the age and her material and technique. Upon close inspection, the frame is slightly shifted due to the age, resulting in very slight unevenness between some petals. Signature verso.

Creation Date

1950-60s

Description

A stunning French convex wall mirror by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997 ) circa 1950-1960s. A relatively rare model called "Tudor". Textured talosel construction with silver foil and glass overlay, Sunburst radiation with arrangement of three layers petals in various shapes and six outer spikes. Signed on the back with the original silk backing.
Reference: « Line Vautrin, Miroirs », Patrick Mauriès, Editions Galerie Chastel-Maréchal, Paris, 2004, for a similar model p.15 and p.30.
« Maison et Jardin » n°41, December 1956-janvier 1957, a similar model is reproduced on the cover.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

325083