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Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950's

$29,500per set
£22,400.05per set
€25,616.13per set
CA$41,215.78per set
A$45,840.94per set
CHF 23,936.72per set
MX$557,835.50per set
NOK 305,708.38per set
SEK 286,700.53per set
DKK 191,182.98per set
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About the Item

A rare pair of hand sconces by Jean Marais, originally part of his ceramic line, this version in bronze is never seen. It is said the inspiration for the model came from his movie “Belle & La Bête” where lights thought the castle are held by real live arms coming through the walls, it is also thought that one hand is his while the other is his lifelong partner's Jean Cocteau as they have a different size. Large Scale. Signed to the back of the stem "Jean Marais"
  • Creator:
    Jean Marais (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2439341788062

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