34 - ALBERT CHEURET (1884–1966)

ALBERT CHEURET (1884–1966) The Three Herons, a design created around [1925]; an example displayed at the artist’s booth during the Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, Paris, 1925 A large pendant lamp featuring three stylized wading birds. The frame is made of bronze with a dark green antique patina. The light sources consist of alabaster plates and an original central block, also made of alabaster. The flared shaft evokes a pleated effect and features stylized motifs. Early edition cast; second half of the 1920s–1930s. Seven alabaster plates were lost during a move and have been replaced. Signed Albert CHEURET in cursive letters (signature-style) on the top of the shaft in the cast iron. Height: 68 cm Length: 88 cm Provenance: X. Estate, Île-de-France. Exhibitions: - Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, Paris, 1925—An example of our chandelier model was displayed at this event on Albert Cheuret’s booth. - “Lumières; je pense à vous” – Exhibition held at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, from June 3 to August 5, 1985. One example of our chandelier model was displayed at this event under catalog number 22. Bibliography: - Lumières; je pense à vous – Catalog of the exhibition held at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, from June 3 to August 5, 1985, published by the Centre Pompidou and Éditions Hermé, Paris, 1985. An example of our model is reproduced on page 124.