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Gilt-Wood Palm Frond Mirror in the Style of Serge Roche

Offered by: Stair's Incurable Collector

Description
Mid-Century modern Palm Frond Mirror, comprised of 2 mirror
plates. frame tight & touched up. good vintage condition

Serge Roche (1898-1988)
Serge Roche was a French designer and artist in the mid-20th century. He was the son of a famous art dealer and collector. Painters such as Picasso, Renoir and Pissaro frequented the family gallery. Roche was fascinated by European Rococo furnishings and mirror cabinets. He also conceived very creative and original objects and furniture. He often made them with stucco and mirrored elements for a consequently strong Baroque feel. Among his most emblematic creations are the obelisks he created in patinated, tinted or even eglomized mirrors. His creations led him to collaborate with other exceptional designers and craftsmen such as Gilbert Poillerat, great wrought iron master of the 40’s.

Inspired by his mentor Emilio Terry, Roche had been commissioned by the elite of that time. It included Arturo Lopez, Coco Chanel, Charles de Beistegui, Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles. In the 1940s, private commissions became rarer. Roche consequently turned his attention to window displays for luxury department stores such as Hermès, Balenciaga, Caron and Elizabeth Arden. He then abandoned design to become an antique dealer specializing in antique mirrors. He occupied a gallery on rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and became President of the Syndicat des Antiquaires.

More Information

In the Style of:	Serge Roche
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Giltwood,Mirror,Gilt,Hand-Carved
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Frame comprised of 2 plates, minor touch ups to frame.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	739005

Dimensions

W.	32 in;	H.	63.5 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	81.28 cm;	H.	161.29 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

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