Rare 'Hérons' Chandelier by Albert Cheuret, circa 1925, France
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Description
On offer for your consideration we have rare large “Hérons” chandelier made in the 1920's by French artist and sculptor Albert Cheuret.
His style is characterized by a fabulous naturalistic ingenuity drawn from a bestial repertoire and exotic flora, often depicting birds (herons in this case) while superimposing a geometric decor typical of the Art Deco style on some of his creations and you can see it in this beautiful chandelier. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: France Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Patinated bronze, alabaster Condition: Good. Rewired Creation Date: c.1925 Styles / Movements: Modern, Art Deco Book References: Lumières, je pense à vous, exh. cat., Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 1985, p. 124, fig. 22 C.and P. Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights 1879 to 1959, Cologne, 2005, p. 214 (for a related example) A. Duncan, Art Deco Complete, New York, 2009, p. 235 (for a rela Dealer Reference #: BIS336 Incollect Reference #: 746147 -
Dimensions
W. 35 in; H. 27 in; Diam. 34 in; W. 88.9 cm; H. 68.58 cm; Diam. 86.36 cm;