LINE VAUTRIN (1913-1997). "Soleil à pointes n° 2" model created circa [1955]. Witch mirror with central circular frame in black-brown Talosel. The circumference of the central circle, also in black-brown Talosel, receives emerald-green mirror parts, modeled and inlaid. The two rows of spikes, also in black-brown Talosel, with emerald-green mirrored parts, modeled and inlaid. Original witch. Back complete with original fabric. Work from the 1950s. Signed Line VAUTRIN on the back. Diameter: 29.5 cm. Bibliography : Patrick Mauriès - Line Vautrin - Editions Le Promeneur & Galerie Chastel-Maréchal. Paris 2004. Similar models and variations in size and color reproduced on cover and pages 70, 71, 76, 89, 105 and 115. Expert : Mr. Emmanuel Eyraud

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