Georges de Feure

à trois bras de lumières, en bronze argenté et verre, piétement à quatre feuilles se prolongeant en feuillage le long du fût

 

Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum, Georges De Feure : du symbolisme à l'art nouveau (1890-1905), 1994
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Musée départemental Maurice Denis-Le prieuré, Georges De Feure : du symbolisme à l'art nouveau (1890-1905), 11 mars-5 juin 1995
Gingins, Switzerland, Fondation Neumann, Georges De Feure : du symbolisme à l'art nouveau (1890-1905), 15 juin-3 septembre 1995

L'Art décoratif, avril 1901, reproduit p. 23 
Ian Millmann, Georges De Feure : du symbolisme à l'art nouveau (1890-1905), catalogue d'exposition, Musée départemental Maurice Denis-Le prieuré, Saint-Germain-en-Laye et Fondation Neumann, Gingins, Switzerland, 1995, reproduit p. 91, n. 109

Bon état général Usure sur la partie argentée au niveau des feuilles du bas formant la base, laissant apparaitre par endroit le bronze. Quelques fines rayures et traces de vert de gris sur l'ensemble des pièces. Un des deux vases en verre manquant ainsi que deux caches ampoules en verre. Overall in good condition. There is a single glass vase inserted into the central portion of one lamp which is not shown in the catalogue illustration. There are two of the small glass shades that are presently lacking. The metal surfaces presently throughout with scattered surface dirt to the recessed contours, polish residue and traces of tarnish. The high points of the design with some light rubbing to the finish which adds depth of the overall work. The glass vase insert with some minor surface soiling and light surface scratches from contact with the metal mount. The glass vase is present sitting high (approximately ¾ inch) in the mount. The small glass shades with surface dirt and scattered edge flecks to the bottom apertures, which are not visible once the shades are placed. One of the shades with a hook shaped crack starting from the bottom aperture and extending 1 inch. The old wiring has been cut at the bases and therefore the lamps are presently not electrified.
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