Wrought Iron Parrot Coat Rack by Francis Dewaele, Marolles and Loir-et-Cher, France, 1950s

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This wrought iron piece, of exemplary precision, illustrates the blend of rural expertise and modern design that characterizes the artisans … Read more This wrought iron piece, of exemplary precision, illustrates the blend of rural expertise and modern design that characterizes the artisans de marolles, founded in 1950 by jean touret near blois.
the vertical, square-sectioned shaft is punctuated by five hooks shaped like beaten nails arranged in a staggered pattern. These tapered rods widen at their ends, testifying to the work at the forge and the search for a balance between strength and lightness.
the four-legged base with curved branches, riveted by a central nut, firmly anchors the piece in the ground while maintaining visual flexibility.

dimensions
height: 180 cm
wheelbase: 48 × 48 cm

suggested bibliography
• les artisans de marolles. Jean touret and the revival of applied arts, exhibition cat. Blois, 2012.
• jean touret and the craftsmen of marolles, cité du design, saint-étienne, 2018.
• p. Enjalbert, modern iron: dewaele and the blacksmiths of marolles, published by galerie guillaume delaporte, 2006. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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