Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Elegant Craftsmanship of Iconic Silversmith, Jean-Emile PUIFORCAT

Jean-Emile PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) is widely regarded as the "most important French Art Deco silversmith".

A Silvered Metal and rosewood tea and coffee service set including a teapot, coffee pot, sugar canister and creamer.
impressed manufacturer’s mark to each piece Puiforcat France and EP lozenge
Designed in 1928, re-edited from 1986 to 1990.

A Silvered Metal and rosewood trayby Puiforcat.
Impressed manufacturer’s mark, Puiforcat France and EP lozenge
Designed in 1928, re-edited from 1986 to 1990. 





Rare set of three Art Deco Silver cups.
All cups are stamped, one is signed Jean Puiforcat Paris and one is signed Jean E.Puiforcat.
Designed in 1940.

Friday, November 8, 2013

New Acquisition: A Breathtaking Chandelier

This breathtaking chandelier is the latest addition to our gallery. More information to follow soon... 

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Pair of Dog Sculptures, France 1945/1950



This extraordinary pair of dog sculptures recently made their debut at The LA Antiques Show. 

They were originally displayed in a store window in France during the 1940's and have been inseparable ever since.


Thursday, October 31, 2013

Spectacular pair of Maxime OLD chairs, France circa 1953

Extremely rare pair of Maxime Old chairs deriving from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco
             Fully re-upholstered in new leather. with the mahogany base in its original condition, this exquisite pair of chairs were illustrated                            
in “Maxime Old” by Yves Badetz, Norma Editions, 2000 (Page 198,199)

* Image displays chairs in their original condition. Original leather available for upholstery upon request


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