Max Le Verrier - "Pelican" Lamp as a Pocket Watch Holder - Art Deco, circa 1925

Max Le Verrier – Art Deco “Pelican” Lamp with Pocket Watch Holder, Circa 1925
An elegant and rare Art Deco table lamp attributed to Max Le Verrier, depicting a stylized pelican resting on an architectural base. Created around 1925, this piece perfectly illustrates the renowned sculptor's talent for animal and decorative compositions that contributed to his fame during the Art Deco period.

The sculpture displays remarkable modeling, characteristic of Max Le Verrier's creations. The pelican, rendered with elegance and restraint, adopts a silhouette that is both powerful and stylized, typical of the taste of the 1920s. The quality of the casting, the fineness of the details, and the overall balance of the composition attest to particularly meticulous craftsmanship.

In addition to its function as a lamp, this piece possesses a particularly appealing feature: it also serves as a pocket watch holder, with the watch face fitting neatly into the center of the composition. This dual function, both decorative and utilitarian, perfectly illustrates the Art Deco spirit, where aesthetics serve everyday use.

The base, with its clean, geometric lines, beautifully showcases the sculpture and contributes to the overall balance of the piece. The whole exudes a strong decorative presence while maintaining great elegance.
Max Le Verrier's creations are now among the most sought-after works of the Art Deco period. Their popularity with French and international collectors remains undiminished, captivated by the quality of their craftsmanship and the timelessness of their lines. An emblematic piece of French Art Deco, simultaneously a sculpture, a light fixture, and an object of curiosity, ideal for a collector or for enhancing a refined interior.

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