A fabulous quality modernist 4 branch art deco ceiling light by Atelier Petitot but apparently unsigned. The chrome-plated bronze fitment supporting the rare original opalescent glass lampshades by établissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Ezanville(Ezan). France c.1925-35

Provenance:

• Search signed lighting by Henri Petitot with matching designs

Dimensions / Specifications:

• Ht.61cm/24in, W.36/14
• Supplied with additional ceiling hook

Not Included:

• 4 x B.22  (4 or 6w) L.E.D candle/golf bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
• Screw fixings

Henri Petitot, Paris 1914-1939

“Maison Petitot”

• The famous Paris based company of Maison Petitot was based at 10 rue du Vert-Bois.
• Antonin Petitot founded the company in 1878 and his son Henri took over in 1917.
• A leading figure in the French Modernist and Art Deco lighting movement “Maison Petitot” was renowned for combining industrial materials with luxury finishes to create a “Modernist” aesthetic that still feels timeless today.
• Henri Petitot collaborated regularly with Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G) at Ezanville (EZAN) to produce the glass for many of their lights although this was not exclusive.

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 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.