Naar Rene Paul Chambellan - Relief

The bas-relief named 'VISION' (vision) is designed in Art Deco style and based on the historic relief works by American sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), originally created on commission for the Chanin Building in New York. CHANIN BUILDING The Chanin Building was constructed in 1929 by Irwin Salmon Chanin (1891–1988). Chanin rose from the modest son of an immigrant family to a successful architect and real estate developer through his own efforts. With the building bearing his name, he wanted to express everything New York City meant to him and can still mean for anyone who chooses to seize opportunities and strive for success. In the building's lobby eight monumental reliefs were installed above ornate bronze grilles. These works collectively bear the theme ‘New York, the City of Opportunity’, in which four mental qualities (vision, courage, enlightenment, achievement) and four physical qualities (activity, exertion, endurance, success) are central for the individual who strives for growth and the attainment of success. ATELIER LAURIER DESIGN The object offered in this auction has been designed and crafted with great care by Atelier Laurier Design. Based on all available photos and historical sources, this highly detailed reconstruction has been created. Each component is meticulously developed to capture the elegance of the original reliefs. LIMITED EDITION The bas-relief 'VISION' in this auction is part of a limited edition. The relief is signed and numbered on the back. In addition, a certificate of authenticity is included. SHIPPING AND COLLECTION The object is in excellent condition and will be carefully packed for shipment, including insurance against loss or damage during transport. We offer all individual bas-reliefs from the collection 'New York, the City of Opportunity' in separate auctions on Catawiki. Please follow our profile to bid on all objects from this collection. Dimensions: 49 x 38 x 2 cm Material: porcelain plaster with terracotta pigments The object is sold without a frame Weight: 4 kg

Estimate:£380.77

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