Key
Armand-Albert Rateau's Key is a patinated bronze sculptural object that transforms a functional item into an art form. The work reflects the Art Deco designer's elegance and attention to refined craftsmanship.
- Medium
- patinated bronze
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
Sculpture by Design: Rateau | Giacometti | Les Lalanne
December 8, 2022
Estimate: $1,000 to $1,500
Lot 341
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Artists in conversation
Edgar Brandt
French · b. 1880
Brandt was a master French Art Deco metalsmith who similarly elevated functional and decorative objects into refined sculptural works using patinated metals with exceptional craftsmanship and elegance.
François-Raoul Larche
French · b. 1860
Larche specialized in patinated bronze decorative sculpture that transformed objects into refined artistic statements, sharing Rateau's commitment to luxurious French craftsmanship and the elevation of everyday forms.
Alberto Giacometti
Swiss · b. 1901
In his early career Giacometti produced patinated bronze decorative and sculptural objects with strong Art Deco sensibilities, reflecting the same approach of transforming simple forms into sophisticated refined bronzework.
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