Lebanon, 1950

D 11¾ ” L 43¼” H 36¾”
D 30.5cm L 110cm H 93cm

Console with a mesh structure formed with steel tubes with a «canon de fusil» patina on which a black marble from Belgium is set. At each intersection, a gilt brass ball. This grid of diamond-shapes are set in metal corner piece, on each side and, on the base. This structure shapes an arc of circle.
The structure has been cleaned from its rust marks in order to get back the original patina. The brass balls have been cleaned in order to get back their shiny aspect. The original top restored.
This piece directly comes from the family of the first owners.

Provenance
– Collection of a very distinguished family, Lebanon, circa 1948 – Important collection of Jean Royère, including a “Tour Eiffel” floor lamp, begun in 1948 through Nadim Majdalani, on the occasion of a special order for a complete set, completed over the years, including during Parisian trips.
– Thence by descent.
– Gallery Gabriel from the above.

Literature

Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet des Dessins, MAD, Paris:
– Calque n°3860 daté de 1951, Calque n°4031 de 1952
– Gouache IX-29 pour le grand modèle (for the bigger model)

Archives Jean Royère, MAD, Paris:
– Photographie issue de l’Album VII (Picture from Album VII)