Jacques Quinet, Table lamp
Jacques Quinet (1918-1992)
Table lamp
circa 1960-61
Gilt brass lamp, "Casquette" (cap) shaped based on a rectangular base.
This shape was very appreciated by Jacques Quinet whocreated several versions of this model.
The important "Cas-quette" which is also the reflector contrasts with the narrowness of the base and offers a game of equilibrium.
Height 31 cm (12 1/4 in) - Width 12 cm (43/4 in) - Depth 25 cm (10 in)
Provenance :
- Special order for a financial society, Marseille (South of France), 1960-61.
- Then by descent.
- Purchased directly by the Chastel-Maréchal gallery from the above.
Literature :
- « Jacques Quinet », Guitemie Maldonado, Les éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2000, similar model reproduced p. 44 and 118.
