JAN & JOËL MARTEL (1896-1966) - MEMBERS OF THE U.A.M. Weasel, also called Hermine, large base version, model created in [1919]. Sculpture. Proof in shaded mahogany lacquered lakarmé. Early edition of the 1930s. Scattered jumps of lacquer, an accident and missing at a corner of the terrace. Signed J. MARTEL on the base. Height : 24 cm - Length : 42 cm - Depth : 7 cm Exhibition : - Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1926 - A similar model, possibly in another material, presented at this event. - Galerie du portique, Paris, 1926 - A similar model, possibly in another material, presented at this event. - Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, Monza, 1927 - A similar model, possibly in another material, presented at this event. - Palais du marbre, Paris, 1934 - A similar model, possibly in another material, presented at this event. - Habitation et habitudes, Paris, 1934 - A similar model, possibly in another material, presented at this event. Bibliography: Joël et Jan Martel, sculpteurs 1896-1966 - Éditions Gallimard/Électa, Paris, 1996. Similar model on a low terrace, made of bronze, reproduced on page 128 and drawing of the model reproduced on page 129. Model in Lakarmé listed under number 16(i) on page 176 in the chapter devoted to the Essay in the catalog raisonné.