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French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin

$8,800
£6,615.28
€7,669.20
CA$12,286.17
A$13,761.16
CHF 7,160.39
MX$167,128.32
NOK 90,775.54
SEK 85,653.48
DKK 57,223.17
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A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and theme. A play of word "Chat Cage AC Plaisirs" i.e. "Chaque Age a ses Plaisirs" (Every age has its pleasure). Solid bronze with heavy weight. Signed LINE VAUTRIN on the reverse. For a similar work: See p. 46 of "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician"" by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries Thames & Hudson, London, 1992. p. 103, no. 47 of "Line Vautrin: Poesie in Metall, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, 16 April-29 June 2003" by A. Bokelberg. Secret de bijoux, Line Vautrin, exhibition catalogue, Musée des arts décoratifs, Paris, 10 March-30 May 1999 p. 55, n. 156 cited. C. and C. Boutonnet, R. Ortiz, Line Vautrin, exhibition catalogue, L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 6 December 2002-31 January 2003, p. 22. For a drawing of the model: L. Vautrin et P. Mauriès, Rébus, Le promeneur, Paris, 1994, n. p., n. 28.
  • Creator:
    Line Vautrin (Jeweler)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.35 in (8.89 mm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate surface patina and wear, more evident on the base.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945027936962

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