Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

This stunning and sophisticated pair of modernist sconces were realized by the celebrated French artist Claude Boeltz. They feature graphic organic forms- recalling both oceanic and ...

Tall model of photo picture or drawing frame light lamp in gilt bronze and dioptase stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz.

This stunning Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz originates from France during the 21st Century. Featuring a cluster of quartz crystals ...

Beautiful Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Opener , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 24 cm W, 5 cm H, 7 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made fam...

This stunning pair of modernist table lamps by Claude Boeltz hails from France and exemplifies the innovative design sensibilities of the 20th century. Each lamp features an exploded...

Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold-plated exploded photograph frame with lamp and rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands...

This stunningly ornate Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24Karat Gilt Bronze and Quartz Crystal is by the esteemed artist and designer Claude Boeltz and originates from France du...

Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 16 cm W, 10 cm H, 8 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in th...

This spectacular Modernist 24 Karat Gold & Exploded Bronze Starburst Sconce W/Quartz Crystal by Claude Boeltz originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featu...

This stunning and dramatic flush mount was hand crafted by the esteemed artist Claude Boeltz in France. It features an expressionistic sunburst pattern realized in two rows of exploded bronze...

Rare vanity mirror model No. 24. "exploded bronze" design 24 karat plated bronze with rock crystals by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1983 (signed “Made in France, BOELTZ PARIS” on plaque). This is a stunning work of art. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris. New backing by Lobel Modern. Original paper backing retained with notations on inside (shown in photo). Reference: Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model with the notation “Miroir coiffeuse...

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Low Cocktail table in gilt bronze and quartz stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. The technic was called by the artist "Explosed Bronze".

A luxurious gold dore bronze and rock crystal horse table lamps. The gold bronze sculptures are on polished brass bases and they have complimentary ...

Exceptional rare candelabra centerpiece model No. 16, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with rock crystals and glass center bowl, by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970s (signed...

Rare pair of monumental large sculpture ornamental decor elements in gilt bronze and Amethyst stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. Sign on back Boeltz Paris Made in Franc...

Coffee table composed of 2 gilt bronze eagles supporting a glass slab circa 1970 good condition. Measures: Length: 120cm Width: 80cm Height: 44cm.

A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...

Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold plated 'exploded' table lamp with eagle and rock crystal inclusions An incredible statement piece The natural rock quartz crystal wands...

A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in Paris, France in 1937. ... This gorgeous centerpiece is one of the artist's gold-plated "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, and carried by such luxury retailers as Fred Joaillier...

A French 1970s sculptural bronze gold dipped frame with three large crystal clusters by the artist, Claude Victor Boeltz. The frame can be arranged horizo...

Nice sculptural Claude Victor Boeltz table centerpiece, circa 1980, France. Gold-plated bronze and white quartz. Dimensions: 38 cm W, 20 cm H, 30 cm D. Good original condition. All p...

Bronze éclaté gilded bronze coffee table lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with amethyst quartz. Signed: "Made in France Royale Fonderie P...

CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ Sculptural golden gilt-plated exploded bronze lamp with rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands are set into t...

Seashell, bag holder or centerpiece in gilded bronze and rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz, is born in 1937 in Paris. Complete arti...

Beautiful lamp with photo holder in exploded bronze gilded in 24 K fine gold, supporting numerous rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz,...

Claude Boeltz’s candelabras possess the asymmetrical, numinous beauty of lightening, mimicking the natural phenomenon in hue, form, and arrangement.    

Bronze éclaté gilded bronze side table by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with an amethyst geode in its center dimensions of the base is 18x17.5....

Bronze Éclaté gilded bronze Table lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with an amethyst quartz Signed on plate: "Made in France Boeltz Paris". Dimensions of lamp without lamp shade H:2...

Beautiful lamp with photo holder in exploded bronze gilded in 24 K fine gold, supporting numerous rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz,...

Claude Boeltz’s five branch candelabrum possesses the asymmetry of trickling water frozen in intense cold, a form further suggested by the quartz crystals set throughout. Yet, as wit...