Ezan (Jean Gauthier) | 2 Large Art Deco Wall Lights | France c.1930

A large pair of brass art deco wall lights in the Odeonesque style, each with an opalescent glass “uplighter” lampshade designed with flowerheads by Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Ezanville (Ezan). France c.1930

Ht.(backplate)37cm/14.5in, Ht.(max)42/16.5, Dpth.29/11.5, W.(shade)20/8

Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G)

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 30’s 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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