February Estate Finds
Lot 357:
Description
Keywords: sun mirror, blackened metal, hammered sheet metal, decorative mirror, Line Vautrin style, 20th century, warm-toned mirror, vintage decor, circular mirror, French design.
Line Vautrin Style blackened and hammered sheet metal circular sun mirror, featuring glass tinted in a warm tone. 20th Century
Vautrin gained recognition for her decorative objects, jewelry, and mirrors, many of which featured repoussé and chased metalwork, poetic inscriptions, and mythological motifs. She is particularly renowned for her “Talosel” mirrors—crafted from a resin she developed in the 1950s—marked by their intricate layering and sculptural quality.
Throughout her career, Vautrin operated her own boutique in Paris and participated in prestigious exhibitions, earning her the nickname “the poetess of metal.
Measurements: 18 x 17 1/2 in. (45.7 x 44.5 cm.) approx
ID: : 83
Condition: The mirror is in good overall condition with expected signs of wear consistent with age. The surface has a patinated finish with minor imperfections.
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