Ezan (Jean Gauthier) | Chrome Art Deco Chandelier | France c.1930

£1,995.00

An impressive French art deco chrome and glass six-branch chandelier, the central metalwork of unusual “skyscraper” design and in the style of Atelier Petitot, each arm supporting a fabulous fountain-style opalescent glass lampshade by établissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Ezanville (Ezan). France, c.1935. (Supplied with chrome ceiling plate – not illustrated).

Ht.82cm/36in, Diam.(incl glass)70/28

Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G & Ezan)

Rue J.Robert, Paris & Ezanville

  • Jean Gauthier had his first workshop at 12-14 rue Jean Robert in Paris and later expanded with factories in the town of Ezanville.

  • In the early days just after the first world war Gauthier made cameo shades that were sometimes signed Gauthier.

  • Jean Gauthier focused on the production of art deco glassware in moulded-pressed glass.

  • Glass was signed E.J.G for Etablissements Jean Gauthier and J.Robert  based on the street name of the first workshop.

  • In the 30s Gauthier started a line of opalescent art deco glass in a more modernist style these are often signed EZAN France, based on the city of the second plant.

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