Edgar Brandt Art Deco Ironwork

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A premier metalsmith within the early 20th century in France, Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) designed and fabricated one of the crucial most beautiful architectural and decorative ironwork of his age. This elegant book recounts his life and work with scholarly text and photographs. Lyrical gates, doors, and tables, including his most famous screen, L’Oasis, seemed on the seminal 1925 Exposition des Arts Dcoratifs, in Paris, which gave the name Art Deco to the brand new style of designs. Combining motifs from ancient Egypt and classical Greek sources, floral and animals forms, and machine-inspired geometric designs, Brandt created items that became synonymous with probably the most lavish designs of the time. His workshop and showroom in Paris, at the side of a gallery that featured works by other up to date artist-craftsmen, produced luxury goods and private commissions. Grilles, fire screens, doors, tables, andirons, vessels and lighting devices were exquisitely executed, and appear here to be studied and in comparison. Historians and art collectors interested on this fascinating period will find this book an invaluable reference.

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