RICHARD DESVALLIÈRES (1893-1962) Scrolls, windings and baskets, circa 1925, unique piece Exceptional table base entirely made of forged and worked iron. The base consists of an assembly of volutes, counter-volutes and scrolls; all riveted or maintained by powerful wrought iron clasps. The perimeter of the tray with fluting patterns; also forged. Sold with a non-original glass tray. Marked with the punch of ironworker of the artist in the center of the spacer. Leg alone : Height : 71 cm - Length : 300 cm - Width : 129 cm With tray : Height : 72 cm - Length : 302 cm - Width : 130 cm Provenance: Private collection, France. Bibliography : - La ferronnerie moderne - Presentation by Henri Clouzot, Éditions d'art Charles Moreau, Paris, ca. 1928. Variant in console reproduced on plate 5. - Serge Pascal - Richard Desvallières, Dialogue du fer avec le feu - Éditions Fondation de Coubertin, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, 2016. Our table reproduced on page 280.