Cast by the Saint-Dizier founders, Leclerc et Cie between 1903-1907, probably for an apartment building in the 16th arrondissement. Over time Guimard’s work fell out of fashion and so buildings were demolished or remodeled leaving only architectural elements, such as this railing, surviving
Country of
Manufacture
France
Date
c. 1903 - 1907
Marks
Condition
Very good
Size
c.100cms high
Other Information
Ref: Musee d'Orsay 'Catalogue sommaire illustre des arts decoratifs' Paris 1988.