Jean Royère, “Tour Eiffel” console

Jean Royère (1902-1981)

"Tour Eiffel" console
circa 1955

A structural support console comprising a latticework of steel tubes with an originalgunmetal patina, upon which rests a slab of Belgian black marble.
At each intersection, a gilded brass ball.
This network of diamond shapes is reminiscent of ‘Eiffel’ structures, giving the model its name, and is set into metal angle brackets on either side and on the floor in a semi-circular shape.

Height 90 cm (35 ¾ in) - Width 160 cm (63 in) - Depth 36 cm (14 ¼ in)

Provenance :
- Private collection, Paris, France, circa 1960.
- Collection of Mr. M. & Ms C., purchased in the 90’s in Paris, France.
- Thence by descent.
- Chastel Marechal gallery from the above.

Literature :
- Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet des dessins, Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris :
- Blue prints n°3.860, n°4.088 and n°5.417 for models with different dimensions.
- Blueprint n°2544 for a similar model.
- Gouache numbered ‘IX-29’ for a model with different dimensions.
- Album n°7 for a photograph presenting a model with different dimensions

- « Jean Royère », P.E. Martin-Vivier, éd. Norma Paris, 2002, p. 128 for a similar model.