Rare Bernard Collins Brutalist Style Architectural Christmas Tree Luminary

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A stunning 1980's modern freestanding metal Christmas tree lantern, candle holder or Luminary designed by the acclaimed French-born artist Bernard … Read more A stunning 1980's modern freestanding metal Christmas tree lantern, candle holder or Luminary designed by the acclaimed French-born artist Bernard Collins for his Canadian studio, Dan Design. Crafted from a single sheet of heavy steel, it forms a striking conical silhouette and exemplifies Collin's signature torch-cut technique.
Originally from France, Collins, (died 2017) was a prolific artist, at the start of his life experimented with found materials and developed a fascination with copper. After relocating to the United States, he became renowned for his hand-fabricated copper lighting, architectural elements, and sculptures. Collins described his process as one of personal hammering, cutting, shaping, and soldering.......an approach evident in the tactile construction of this exquisite holiday piece.
Collins did not traditionally market himself as a holiday artist. Most of his lighting designs were standard geometric tabletop lamps, abstract cylindrical shades and ambient wall scones.
The Christmas Tree silhouette was a highly specific seasonal run produced under his studio brand Dan Design They were only sold during the autumn and winter months to high end boutiques and gift shops with a limited number of pieces. Thus, it is a very uncommon piece of his portfolio.
The Luminary features whimsical hand-guided plasma torch cutouts, including stylized birds, multi-point stars, crescent moons, and geometric accents.
The centerpiece is a large Christmas tree surrounded by smaller trees forming a circular crown, designed to hold in the center a candle or light that highlights the intricate details.
The exterior retains its original textured green finish, beautifully contrasted by a warm burnished copper layer visible through the cutouts. The interior base rim bears the authentic "Made in Canada" stamp and a partial Dan Studio mark. Dimensions are approximately 12 inches high with a circular base of 8 inches. See less