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