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Jan (1896–1966) and Joël MARTEL (1896–1966) for the Manufact…
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307
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Jan (1896–1966) and Joël MARTEL (1896–1966) for the Manufact…
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,500 - €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jan (1896–1966) and Joël MARTEL (1896–1966) for the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Seated cat, design created in 1925, piece produced in 1928 (a limited edition of 29 pieces)
Biscuit cast
Incised signature on the back of the terrace, Sèvres mark (known as the ‘rose’ mark) and the initials ‘RC’ on the rim
Height: 35 cm
3 firing defects on the side
This model was first presented at the International Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925, in the young girl’s bedroom created by the interior decorator and designer René Gabriel for the French Embassy pavilion.
Bibliography:
- ‘Les œuvres de la Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Volume II’, page 46, fig. 1108
- ‘Elégance du XXe siècle’, Téien Museum, no. 88, Tokyo, 1993
Provenance: Private collection of Mr Jean-Pierre Hochet (no details available)
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