FÉLIX AGOSTINI (1910-1980) - Lot 56

FÉLIX AGOSTINI (1910-1980) Caracalla, the model created in [1959]. Very rare two-light floor lamp. Proof in gilded bronze. The two light arms receive a first oblong rhodoid shade and a second, fabric-trimmed, V-shaped shade. Early 1960s edition. Wear and oxidation to gilding, oblong shade in poor condition. Signed F. AGOSTINI at the top of one of the three legs. Height: 167cm - Length: 66cm - Width: 57.5cm Important notice: We would like to thank Mrs. Dominique Kerguenne, the artist's daughter, for the information she provided on this work. Exhibition: Félix Agostini - Galerie J. Cusin, Mougins, from August 4 to September 3, 1961. An identical model was presented at this exhibition and served as the model for the dedicated poster. Bibliography: Félix Agostini by Charles Paris, Amour, volume 2 - Maison Charles trade catalog, Paris, 2016. A drawing of our model reproduced on page 18 on a poster from Galerie J. Cusin in Mougins for an exhibition devoted to the artist from August 4 to September 3, 1961.