MAISON JANSEN - MODEL DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE DELBÉE (1900-1974) OR JANINE & JEAN-CLAUDE JANET (1933-2000) (1918-2008) Female faces with shells, possibly made for a display case Spectacular pair of single-light sconces. Proofs in stucco, plaster, metal, rhodoid and shells; entirely covered with spray paint simulating cave stone. Second half of the 20th century. One lamp cover is missing. Each sconce is stamped JANSEN on the back. Height: 85 cm - Width: 40 cm Provenance : - Rendez-vous intérieurs contemporains - Christie's sale Paris, October 9, 2013. Lot N° 272 of the catalog. - Acquired at the previous sale by the current owner.

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