Hollywood Regency Brutalist Brass Lily Sculpture by Michel Goffin from Maison Jansen, 1976

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This magnificent mid-century monumental floral sculpture is a masterful expression of 1970s high-end European design. Artfully hand-wrought from solid sheet … Read more This magnificent mid-century monumental floral sculpture is a masterful expression of 1970s high-end European design. Artfully hand-wrought from solid sheet brass and mounted on a premium, heavy travertine block base, the piece seamlessly captures the dramatic, luxurious aesthetic of the elite Hollywood Regency era. The sculpture depicts a stylized lily plant, featuring three beautifully blooming lily flowers with intricate stamen details, emerging from an organic, multi-tiered stem structure. The foliage is heavily influenced by the Brutalist movement, showcasing meticulously hand-cut leaves with finely serrated, notched edges and dramatic, sweeping curves. Every component is assembled using visible, rich solder joints near the nodes and stem sections a textured, artisanal finish that highlights the authentic, handmade process of the artist. A definitive feature of this particular specimen is the presence of the original artist's signature, "Mich Goffin" (Michel Goffin), elegantly hand-engraved directly into the polished brass of the primary stem structure. While many botanical brass pieces of the era remain anonymous or attributed by style alone, this official signature firmly firmly anchors the sculpture as a verified, highly collectible work of mid-century metal art. Goffin’s rare, signed creations are highly coveted and frequently cross-referenced with top-tier 20th-century design institutions, such as the renowned Maison Jansen. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Pre-owned. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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