FÉLIX AUBLET (1903-1978) - U.A.M. MEMBER
Lampe Boule also known as Lampe Mobile, small wall-hung version, the model designed around [1930-1931].
Lamp with adjustable base and shade. The spherical base is received by a three-claw support. U-shaped shade support; hemispherical reflector. Proof in gunmetal-finish nickel-plated metal. The interior of the lampshade, formerly ivory lacquered. The underside receives a screwed-on plate and features a hole for the original wall mounting. Early 1930s edition. Scattered dents, nickel-plating wear, very patchy paint on the inside of the reflector. Marked with R - C - French and foreign patents under the sphere. Max. height: 30cm

Bibliography:
- Félix Aublet 1903-1978, art, technique, lumière, mouvement - Exhibition catalog, Aix-en-Provence, Musée des tapisseries et d'ameublement ancien, June 16 - August 26, 2001. The large version of our model reproduced on page 55.
- André Sornay 1902-2000 - Thierry Roche, Lyon, édition Beaux-fixe, 2002. The large version of our model reproduced on page 127 on an archive photograph of André Sornay's interior.
- Arts Décoratifs des Années 20 - Yvonne Brunhammer, Paris, Éditions du Seuil et du Regard, Paris, 1991. The large version of our model reproduced on page 295.
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Lot no. 107

FÉLIX AUBLET (1903-1978) - U.A.M. MEMBER Lampe Boule also known as Lampe Mobile, small wall-hung version, the model designed around [1930-1931]. Lamp with adjustable base and shade. The spherical base is received by a three-claw support. U-shaped shade support; hemispherical reflector. Proof in gunmetal-finish nickel-plated metal. The interior of the lampshade, formerly ivory lacquered. The underside receives a screwed-on plate and features a hole for the original wall mounting. Early 1930s edition. Scattered dents, nickel-plating wear, very patchy paint on the inside of the reflector. Marked with R - C - French and foreign patents under the sphere. Max. height: 30cm Bibliography: - Félix Aublet 1903-1978, art, technique, lumière, mouvement - Exhibition catalog, Aix-en-Provence, Musée des tapisseries et d'ameublement ancien, June 16 - August 26, 2001. The large version of our model reproduced on page 55. - André Sornay 1902-2000 - Thierry Roche, Lyon, édition Beaux-fixe, 2002. The large version of our model reproduced on page 127 on an archive photograph of André Sornay's interior. - Arts Décoratifs des Années 20 - Yvonne Brunhammer, Paris, Éditions du Seuil et du Regard, Paris, 1991. The large version of our model reproduced on page 295.

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€18,200
Buyer's premium
30%
FÉLIX AUBLET (1903-1978) - U.A.M. MEMBER Lampe Boule also known as Lampe Mobile, small wall-hung version, the model designed around [1930-1931]. Lamp with adjustable base and shade. The spherical base is received by a three-claw support. U-shaped shade support; hemispherical reflector. Proof in gunmetal-finish nickel-plated metal. The interior of the lampshade, formerly ivory lacquered. The underside receives a screwed-on plate and features a hole for the original wall mounting. Early 1930s edition. Scattered dents, nickel-plating wear, very patchy paint on the inside of the reflector. Marked with R - C - French and foreign patents under the sphere. Max. height: 30cm Bibliography: - Félix Aublet 1903-1978, art, technique, lumière, mouvement - Exhibition catalog, Aix-en-Provence, Musée des tapisseries et d'ameublement ancien, June 16 - August 26, 2001. The large version of our model reproduced on page 55. - André Sornay 1902-2000 - Thierry Roche, Lyon, édition Beaux-fixe, 2002. The large version of our model reproduced on page 127 on an archive photograph of André Sornay's interior. - Arts Décoratifs des Années 20 - Yvonne Brunhammer, Paris, Éditions du Seuil et du Regard, Paris, 1991. The large version of our model reproduced on page 295.
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