Rotterdam, ZH
Details
- Dimensions
- 8.1ʺW × 12.4ʺD × 9.25ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Bronze
- Glass
- Nickel Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Hardwired
- Condition Notes
Excellent condition, Re-nickeled mounts. Wired for the USA.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Excellent condition, Re-nickeled mounts. Wired for the USA.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
- Description
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JEAN BORIS LACROIX
A beautiful pair of French art deco wall sconces around 1935 in nickel plated solid brass or … more JEAN BORIS LACROIX
A beautiful pair of French art deco wall sconces around 1935 in nickel plated solid brass or bronze and clear frosted molded-pressed glass. They were designed by Boris Lacroix.
Boris Lacroix (1902-1984) was the illegitimate son of the eccentric playboy grand duke Boris Vladimirovitch, the brother of the Russian tsar Alexander the 3rd, and Jeanne Aumont-Lacroix. Boris Lacroix was an architect and designer. At the age of 18 he began as draftsman in the manufactory of Paul Dumas. In 1924 he started to work for the fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Where he later became the artistic director. He left la maison Vionnet in 1937. Around 1926 onwards he designed lamps as well. They were first presented to the public at the 1927 Salon des artistes décorateurs. He signed his pieces with the monogram LA+. In the mid 30s he made a serial of chandeliers and sconces depicting the theme of birds seashells seahorses and mermaids. The chandeliers were made in high volumes and are frequently on the market. Wall sconces of Boris Lacroix are a rare find.
The sconces are in excellent condition. I re-nickeled and patinated the mountings. And rewired them with American candelabra base sockets. For European countries I will place E14 ones. Both shades are signed LA+ in relief on the inside of the cup. These shades were made for Lacroix by Ezan, the glass factory of Jean Gauthier (EJG).
They are 23,5 cm (9-1/4") high and project 31,5 cm (12,4 inches) from the wall. The shades have a diameter of 20,6 cm (8,1").
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As professional restorer of French Art Deco lighting with 20 years of experience as online seller I guarantee safe packaging with the glass shades well protected. My parcels are shipped with PostNL (Dutch post) and are distributed in the US by USPS. They deliver in about ten days but sometimes there is a serious delay due to US customs in between. less
Rotterdam, ZH
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