Naar Rene Paul Chambellan - Relief

The bas-relief named 'VISION' (vision) is designed in Art Deco style and based on the historical relief works of American sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), originally created on commission for the Chanin Building in New York. CHANIN BUILDING The Chanin Building was erected in 1929 by Irwin Salmon Chanin (1891–1988). Chanin rose from humble beginnings as the son of an immigrant family to become a successful architect and developer. With the building bearing his name, he sought to express everything that New York City meant to him and can mean to anyone who chooses to seize opportunities and pursue success. In the building’s lobby, eight monumental reliefs were therefore installed above decorative bronze grilles. Collectively, these works carry the theme 'New York, the City of Opportunity', in which four mental qualities (vision, courage, enlightenment, achievement) and four physical qualities (activity, effort, 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 manufactured with great care by Atelier Laurier Design. Based on all available photos and historical sources, this highly detailed reconstruction has been realized. Each component has been 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 reverse. A corresponding certificate is also provided. 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:$503.69

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