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FRANK SCHEIDECKER (1872-1915) Carpes Koï & Glycines, unique piece, our entry in the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1902 Exceptional showcase-size indoor greenhouse. The frame in ribbed, molded, sculpted and stained plane wood with curvilinear and interlacing motifs. The upper part is glazed on all sides, with each panel featuring wisteria motifs in cut brass. The base, resting on four feet with plant-like endings, accommodates a spacer for a large oval tray decorated with Koi carp among aquatic vegetation in cut-out and reperforated brass plate. Used condition, minor restorations and scattered accidents, missing scrolls at the top of each arcature. Height: 212 cm - Length: 106 cm - Depth: 75 cm Exhibitions : - Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1902 - Our work presented at this event and referenced under catalog no. 206. - L'Art nouveau - Seibu Shibuya department store, Tokyo, November 1968. Our work presented at this event (credited to Georges Hoentschel) and referenced under catalog no. 78. - Sarah Bernhardt - Espace Cardin, Paris, March 1976. Our work presented at this event (by Georges Hoentschel) and reproduced on pages 48-49 of the catalog. Bibliography : - L'Art Décoratif aux Expositions des Beaux-Arts 1902, Société des Artistes Français, Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Expositions particulières, 3e Série, Le Mobilier - Armand Guérinet Éditeur, Librairie d'Art Décoratif, Paris, 1902. Our work reproduced on plate 27. - Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts - Catalogue illustré du Salon de 1902 - Librairie d'Art Ludovic Baschet Éditeur, Paris, 1902. Our interior greenhouse forms work number 206 in the catalog, page LXI. - Alastair Duncan - The Paris Salons. 1895-1914. Volume III: Furniture - Éditions Antique Collectors' Club, 1999. Our work reproduced on page 502. - Nicole Hoentschel, Vincent Bouvet, François Chapon, Monelle Hayot, James Parker, Jean Soustiel and David W. Wright - Georges Hoentschel, 1855-1915 - Éditions Monelle Hayot, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 1999. Our work reproduced on page 67.
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FRANK SCHEIDECKER (1872-1915) Carpes Koï & Glycines, unique piece, our entry in the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1902 Exceptional showcase-size indoor greenhouse. The frame in ribbed, molded, sculpted and stained plane wood with curvilinear and interlacing motifs. The upper part is glazed on all sides, with each panel featuring wisteria motifs in cut brass. The base, resting on four feet with plant-like endings, accommodates a spacer for a large oval tray decorated with Koi carp among aquatic vegetation in cut-out and reperforated brass plate. Used condition, minor restorations and scattered accidents, missing scrolls at the top of each arcature. Height: 212 cm - Length: 106 cm - Depth: 75 cm Exhibitions : - Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1902 - Our work presented at this event and referenced under catalog no. 206. - L'Art nouveau - Seibu Shibuya department store, Tokyo, November 1968. Our work presented at this event (credited to Georges Hoentschel) and referenced under catalog no. 78. - Sarah Bernhardt - Espace Cardin, Paris, March 1976. Our work presented at this event (by Georges Hoentschel) and reproduced on pages 48-49 of the catalog. Bibliography : - L'Art Décoratif aux Expositions des Beaux-Arts 1902, Société des Artistes Français, Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Expositions particulières, 3e Série, Le Mobilier - Armand Guérinet Éditeur, Librairie d'Art Décoratif, Paris, 1902. Our work reproduced on plate 27. - Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts - Catalogue illustré du Salon de 1902 - Librairie d'Art Ludovic Baschet Éditeur, Paris, 1902. Our interior greenhouse forms work number 206 in the catalog, page LXI. - Alastair Duncan - The Paris Salons. 1895-1914. Volume III: Furniture - Éditions Antique Collectors' Club, 1999. Our work reproduced on page 502. - Nicole Hoentschel, Vincent Bouvet, François Chapon, Monelle Hayot, James Parker, Jean Soustiel and David W. Wright - Georges Hoentschel, 1855-1915 - Éditions Monelle Hayot, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 1999. Our work reproduced on page 67.
