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Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), "The Rain"

$14,977.21
£11,210.82
€12,700
CA$20,612.91
A$22,975.24
CHF 12,054.32
MX$280,565.11
NOK 152,633.89
SEK 144,262.24
DKK 96,681.35

About the Item

Exceptional Art Deco sculpture/lamp by Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) representing a monkey under an umbrella. It is titled "The Rain" or "Monkey with an Umbrella". Model created around 1925-1927 and rewarded at the Salon des Humoristes (Humorists Exhibition) in Paris in 1927. Table lamp with two bulbs. Casting bronze with antic green patina. The lamp shade is original and made of frosted glass. Hexagonal base in veined black marble. Signed on the base "Le Verrier". Ancient edition which is very rare. Some wear and tear on the patina (see pictures) consistent with age. Wired for European use. Dimensions  H : 41 cm W : 16, 5 cm D : 16,5 cm H : 16.14 in L : 6.50 in D : 6.50 in
  • Creator:
    Max Le Verrier (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Diameter: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3141stDibs: LU1012833994952

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