ALEXANDRE NOLL (1890–1970) Diamonds and Chevrons A large, ovoid lamp base resting on a truncated cone-shaped pedestal, the rim of which is decorated with rod-like motifs. Red-lacquered wood prototype; the “titre”-style decorations are deeply incised and lacquered in black. Produced by Évolution (a group of artists brought together by Arthur Goldscheider) circa 1925–1930. A crack (approximately 6 cm) on the body of the ovoid shaft. Signed ANOLL, incised beneath the original paper label bearing the handwritten ink inscription 18079; features another incised inscription beneath the label, bears the publisher ÉVOLUTION’s triangle stamp, and is marked 287/1083 in red lacquer beneath the base. Height (without sleeve): 32 cm Bibliography and related works: Olivier Jean-Élie and Pierre Passebon – Alexandre Noll – Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1999. Clogs, a folding screen, and a book binding made of engraved wood, comparable to our lamp base, are reproduced on pages 14, 20, and 21, respectively.