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Scarab Coffee Table by François Melin, France, circa 1970
About the Item
Superb coffee table composed of a metal sculpture and a glass top.
The metal sculpture represents a stag beetle / scarab in wrought iron, patinated brass and other various metals. The insect is covered in a verdigris / rust patina.
The top is a rectangular glass plate with rounded ends (safety glass, some scratches from use).
Mid-Century Modern, France, circa 1970.
By François Melin (1942-2019), French sculptor from Essonne, well known for his animal sculptures exhibited around the world.
In excellent condition, very nice patina.
Metals cleaned and waxed for good preservation of the patina.
Total dimensions:
height 30 cm
width 70 cm
depth 120 cm.
Dimensions of the beetle:
height 28cm
width 70cm
depth 108cm.
Dimensions glass plate: 120 x 60 cm.
- Creator:Francois Melin (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:VÉZELAY, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6868232875122
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