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118 - Émile-Jacques RUHLMANN (1879–1933).
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Émile-Jacques RUHLMANN (1879–1933). Silver-plated bronze hot-water bottle lamp with three fluted arms joined by a central pinecone motif; the top of the central stem features a fluted design. Circular, stepped base with a gadrooned frieze (the original lampshade is missing). Not stamped. Height: 69.3 cm A cotton-thread lampshade is included. Bibliography: - Ruhlmann Archives, held at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (Reference Album No. Carpets, Lighting, Mirrors, Fireplaces, Consoles 2002 18 14), listed under nos. 3048 and 3342 NR; - Florence Camard, *Ruhlmann*, Éditions Monelle Hayot, Paris 2009, similar model, see p. 329 and a collection of lighting sketches, plate 44 of Ruhlmann’s sketches presented by Léon Moussinac; - Emmanuel Bréon, *Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann: The Archives*, Éditions Flammarion, Paris, 2004, similar model, see p. 30; - Léon Moussinac, *Documentary Collection of Modern Art*, Ruhlmann’s sketches, Éditions Albert Levy, Paris, 1924, similar model, reproduced in plate 44; - Maurice Dufrène, Exposition Internationale 1925, Ensembles Mobiliers 2nd series, Éditions Charles Moreau, Paris, see plate 4; - Ernest Tisserand, “Chronicles of Decorative Art: Mr. Ruhlmann’s Designs,” *L’Art Vivant*, November 15, 1925, similar model, illustrated on page 27; - Jacques Baschet, “Modern Furnishings for a Minister’s Office,” *L’Illustration*, March 10, 1928, similar model, see p. 228 Exhibition: “Ruhlmann, a Genius of Art Deco,” exhibition catalog from the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt, November 25, 2001–March 17, 2002, Éditions Somogy, Paris, 2001; similar model shown on pp. 225 and 297. Appraisal conducted by Mr. Jean-Marc MAURY - maury.expert@wanadoo.fr - 06 85 30 36 66
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