RENÉ PROU (1887-1947) - IN A DESIGN BY JEAN-RENÉ PROU (1917-1983) FOR THE APARTMENT OF MR AND MRS R. IN NEUILLY IN 1957-61Cones and spheresPot holder lamp in white and black lacquered iron. The shaft rests on a tripod base with volutes; the pot holders are supported by consoles also with volutes. The original white plastic coated lampshade. Condition of use. Height : 220 cmProvenance : - Mr and Mrs R., Neuilly-sur-Seine. Integrated by Jean-René Prou in the whole decoration conceived between 1957 and 1961 for their apartment located on the ground floor of the building built in 1909 by the grandfather of Mr. R. - Mr. R., son of the previous owners .

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