Ref: 2638

Polar Bear Paperweight

Edgar Brandt

Ref: 2638

Polar Bear Paperweight

Edgar Brandt

Circa 1935
7 x 12 x 6.5 cm (2³/₄ x 4³/₄ inches)
Stamped on the plinth: E. Brandt
Description: Press Papers
Wrought iron, hammered, beaten, and chiseled.
Anthracite glossy patina

Edgar Brandt

Edgar Brandt
Edgar Brandt (1880–1960) was a French decorative ironworker and designer, widely regarded as one of the leading figures of Art Deco metalwork. He became famous for his highly refined wrought-iron creations, including gates, screens, lamps, and architectural metal elements. Brandt combined traditional blacksmithing techniques with modern geometric design, producing works that were both functional and sculptural. His ironwork can be seen in major buildings and luxury interiors across Europe and the United States, and he played a key role in defining the elegance and luxury aesthetics of the Art Deco movement.

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