(1910 – 1964)
Crackled white enamelled ceramic.
Signed with the AP monogram for Apollon – France.
1945 – 1946.
Unique piece.
Height with lampshade (35-25-20) : 52 cm / 20.5 inches.
Height without lampshade : 37.5 cm / 14.76 inches.
Height of ceramic base only : 31.5 cm / 12.4 inches.
Width : 15.5 cm / 6.10 inches.
Depth : 17.5 cm / 6.9 inches.
Origin
Private collection – Valence – France.
History
The only known example of this model in lamp form to date.
This piece was intended for export, as indicated by the “France” inscription.
The original selling price was 5,400 old French francs, as indicated on the label beneath the base.
The original electrical wiring, which is defective, was installed before March 1949, as evidenced by dated newspaper clippings found inside the assembly.
Bibliography
Michel Faré – « Georges Jouve ».
Art et Industrie Editions – Paris 1965.
Similar model reproduced page 52.
Philippe Jousse – « Georges Jouve »
Jousse Entreprise Editions – Paris 2006.
Similar model reproduced page 300 (sketches).
Karine Lacquemant – « Georges Jouve »
Editions Norma – Paris 2025.
Similar model reproduced pages 65, 78 and 278.
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