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Maurice Dufrène Art

French, 1876-1955
Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs.In 1899, at the age of just 23, he became director and manager of La Maison Moderne, an association of artists who worked together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. These artists were van de Velde, Horta, Plumet and Selmersheim.His work was first shown at salons in 1902, and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d’Automne and Salons of Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He quickly moved to the forefront of modern design and was with Leon Jallot, among the group of French designers which became known as the Constructeurs, before the First World War. Dufrene had worked on Meier-Graefe's 'La Maison Moderne' around 1900 designing in the Art Nouveau style.By 1910, his work adapted more simplified forms using more substantial materials and construction. In 1904, he became a founding member of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, through which he exhibited for thirty years.He taught for a while at Ecole Boulle, and returned to design in 1919 producing neat and logical designs embellished with recurring carved scroll motifs and decorated with marquetry floral medallions in boxwood, ebony and ivory. In 1921 he joined the studio La Maitrise, as Artistic Director, and began a period of prolific production. The full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition, Dufrene was everywhere. As well as the La Maitrise pavilion, he designed the 'petit salon' in the 'Ambassade Francaise', a boutique for the furrier Jungman, and the row of shoes on the Pont Alexandre Ill. Dufrene's stylistic development continued into the 1930s when he experimented with steel and glass. Adapting quickly to the Art Deco movement, the 1930s were just as busy for him. He died in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1955. His interiors ranged eclectically from townhouses to avant-garde to glass, metal and mirrors, to commissions from Mobilier National for embassies and the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. He would remain at La Maîtrise until 1952. Today much of his work goes unidentified.
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Artist: Maurice Dufrêne
Rayon des Soieries, French Art Deco Opera Lithograph Poster by Maurice Dufrene
Rayon des Soieries, French Art Deco Opera Lithograph Poster by Maurice Dufrene

Rayon des Soieries, French Art Deco Opera Lithograph Poster by Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

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An original 1930 Art Deco lithograph poster by French artist Maurice Dufrene. Rayon des Soieries Maurice Dufrene, (1876–1955) Date: 1930 Lithograph Size: 46 x 30 in. (116.84 x 76.2 c...

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1930s Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Art

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Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906

Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906

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Set of three lithographs enhanced with gouache by Maurice Dufrène. Three original plans of "Interieur Moderne d'une Famille Française" by Maurice Dufrene in 1906. These three plans ...

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Lady's Bedroom, Set of 4 Lithographs, 1906
Lady's Bedroom, Set of 4 Lithographs, 1906

Lady's Bedroom, Set of 4 Lithographs, 1906

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Set of four lithographs enhanced with gouache by Maurice Dufrene. Four original plans from "Interieur Moderne d'une Famille Française" by Maurice Dufrene in 1906. These four plans ar...

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Rayon des Soieries

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DuFrene, Maurice. Rayon des Soierie Ref: Opera, 17; Publisher: Imp. Chaix, Pairs. Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, and to...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Maurice Dufrêne art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Maurice Dufrêne in lithograph, paper, pencil and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Maurice Dufrêne art, so small editions measuring 21 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Rene Vincent, Roger de Valerio, and Paul Vera. Maurice Dufrêne art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $6,550, while the average work can sell for $2,400.