PAUL BEYER (1873-1945) GLASSMAKER (ATTRIBUTED TO) & FRENCH WORK CIRCA 1910 Rare square bronze and brass suspension. The curvilinear motif on the cover and the L-shaped angle-formed frame. The cathedral-style glass bowl features a circular bulge in the center. Paired glass cover and bowl not original, modern suspenders. H.20cm - L.40cm - l.40cm Bibliographyand related works: - Marc Ducret - Paul Beyer - Beau Fixe éditeur, 2006. Related hanging glassware reproduced on page 63. - De Majorelle à Sornay - Dispersion d'un collection lyonnaise, sale by Mes Chenu, Scrive et Bérard, Lyon, November 4, 2003. Matching suspension glassworks shown under catalog numbers 195 to 197.

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