Art Deco armoire, Maurice Jallot (1900-1971) and Léon Drivier (1878-1951), circa 1948
- Date
- Circa 1948
- Signature
- Signed on the bronze “DRIVIER”
- Dimensions
- H. 130, W. 181, D. 50 cm
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MAURICE JALLOT (1900-1971) and LÉON DRIVIER (1878-1951)
Art Deco armoire, circa 1948
An elegant storage armoire by Maurice Jallot, decorated with sculptural gilt bronze elements by Léon Drivier.
This rectangular piece, made of lacquered wood, has rounded corners and two doors decorated with geometric motifs. The interior is fitted with shelves around three central drawers.
A central gilt bronze medallion depicting Adam and Eve, designed by Léon Drivier, decorates the doors. The lower apron has a further circular gilt bronze medallion with a star motif.
Signed on the bronze “DRIVIER”.
Design: Maurice Jallot (1900-1971)
Bronze medallion: Léon Drivier (1878-1951)
Period: circa 1948
Origin: France
Materials: mahogany and gilt bronze
Dimensions: H. 130 × W. 181 × D. 50 cm
Literature
Paul Sentenac, “Jallot ou l’aménité de l’Art dans le Confort”, Mobilier & Décoration, Paris, July 1948, p. 14. A piece of similar form, with an identical lock escutcheon, is shown.
Bruno Foucart and Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Les Décorateurs des Années 40, p. 129. A similar example is shown.
About Léon Drivier
Born in Grenoble, Léon-Ernest Drivier (1878-1951) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Barrias, then worked in Rodin's studio. His works include the group "La Joie de vivre" (1937) in the Trocadéro gardens. He also made gilt-bronze ornaments for Maurice Jallot's furniture.
About Maurice Jallot
The son of Léon Jallot, Maurice Jallot (1900-1971) trained at the École Boulle and joined his father's firm in 1921, exhibiting under his own name from 1928. His sober Art Deco furniture combines precious woods, lacquer and shagreen, sometimes adorned with gilt bronzes by the sculptor Léon Drivier. He worked notably for the Élysée Palace and French embassies.
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