Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
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Lot 90: Atelier Marolles (Attributed) Fire Screen by Jean Touret, Wrought Iron Animal Silhouettes, France
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 90:
Atelier Marolles (Attributed) Fire Screen by Jean Touret, Wrought Iron Animal Silhouettes, France
Description
Wrought iron fire screen by Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles, featuring a grid of stylized animal silhouettes. The design reflects mid-century French craftsmanship with a primitive, sculptural aesthetic characteristic of the workshop.
Details
Designer: Jean Touret
Workshop: Atelier Marolles
Origin: France
Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1960s)
Material: Wrought iron
Decoration: Cut and applied animal silhouettes within a grid framework
Dimensions: 25 × 24.5 in (63.5 × 62.2 cm)
Condition: Surface wear and oxidation consistent with age and use; structurally sound
Catalog Note:
Representative example of Atelier Marolles’ handcrafted ironwork, combining functional design with decorative modernist character
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