Naar Rene Paul Chambellan - Relief

The bas-relief named 'Enlightenment' (enlightenment) is designed in the Art Deco style and based on the historic relief works by the American sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), originally created on commission for the Chanin Building in New York. CHANIN BUILDING The Chanin Building was built in 1929 by Irwin Salmon Chanin (1891–1988). Chanin rose from the humble son of an immigrant family to a successful architect and developer through his own efforts. With the building that bears his name, he sought to express everything New York City meant to him and what it can mean to anyone who chooses to seize opportunities and pursue success. In the lobby of the building eight monumental reliefs were placed above graceful bronze grilles. These works collectively carry the theme ‘New York, the City of Opportunity’, in which four mental qualities (vision, courage, enlightenment, achievement) and four physical qualities (activity, effort, stamina, 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 photographs and historical sources, this highly detailed reconstruction has been created. Each component has been precisely developed to capture the elegance of the original reliefs. LIMITED EDITION The bas-relief ‘Enlightenment’ in this auction is part of a limited edition. The relief is signed and numbered on the back. In addition, a accompanying certificate is included. SHIPPING AND COLLECTION The object is in excellent condition and will be carefully packaged 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, terracotta pigments, gold spray The object is sold unframed Weight: 4 kg

Estimate:$503.69

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