14 - André GROULT (1884–1967)

André GROULT (1884–1967) Model created circa 1913 Pair of chairs made of fruitwood. Round, openwork backs carved with a stylized palm frond motif; oval cane-seated seats resting on octagonal legs at the front and saber-shaped legs at the back. Branded with “André Groult” and a floral basket motif. 94 x 52 x 50 cm (signs of wear) A pair of fruitwood chairs designed by André Groult around 1913, featuring round, openwork backrests carved with a stylized palm motif, oval caned seats, and octagonal legs at the front and saber-shaped legs at the rear. Stamped “André Groult” and with the flower basket motif. 37.01 x 20.47 x 19.68 inches (shows signs of wear) Bibliography: - Félix Marcilhac: “André Groult, décorateur-ensemblier du XXe siècle,” Les Éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 1997; model (with carved seat band) reproduced on page 63, illustration 2, and armchair based on the model reproduced on pages 66, illustration 3, and page 76, illustration 2. - *La Renaissance de l’art français et des industries de luxe*, May 1918, page 29: reproduction of a watercolor by André Groult for the interior design project of his own living room, showing the armchair of this model. - *L'Art Décoratif*, January 1914, the model reproduced as part of a set on page 62 - *Art et Décoration*, October 1913, an armchair based on the model reproduced on page 131. Exhibitions: - A model of this chair (with a carved seat band) was presented as part of the “Petit Salon” exhibited by André Groult at the 1913 Salon d’Automne.