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Eugene Printz light suspensions
Eugene Printz , Pair of Light Suspensions , 1934
Eugene Printz , Pair of Light Suspensions , 1934

Eugene Printz French, 1889-1949

Pair of Light Suspensions , 1934
Rare pair of circular gilded bronze suspensions treated with artist’s original “oxidation à l’éponge” technique. Four curved bands join the main ring to central stem which elegantly attaches to the ceiling with the original “cache-bélière”.
Diameter: 28.7 in.
Height: 29.7 in. | Height w. extensions: 47.2 in.

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Eugéne Printz met the newly divorced Princess Marguerite de Wagram in 1929. Like her sister, Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne, she inherited a substantial fortune through their mother, Berthe de...
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Eugéne Printz met the newly divorced Princess Marguerite de Wagram in 1929. Like her sister, Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne, she inherited a substantial fortune through their mother, Berthe de Rothchild. Wishing to redecorate her lavished Hotel Particulier in the heart of Paris, Princess de Wagram hired Eugéne Printz, who jumped at the opportunity, to design the most refined dining room using only the best materials available. The magnificent, palm veneer table and chairs were accompanied by a cabinet with bronze doors and a decorative lacquer panel be Jean Dunand, while a bronze group by Rembrandt Bugatti brought the finishing touch to this luxurious space. The final result was so successful, that it was exhibited at the Parisian Salon des Artistes Décorateurs that same year, where it was widely applauded and helped establish Printz as a leading decorator of the time. Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne was so impressed with his work that she commissioned Printz to decorate her private apartments at the Chateau de Grosbois. The two royal commissions marked a pivotal point in Printz’s career, positioning him as one of the most sought-after Art Deco designers.

Shortly after the exhibition of 1929, Eugéne Printz was approached by Madame V and her wealthy industrialist companion, Monsieur R, to redecorate their Hotel Particulier in the 16th arrondissment. The project would go on for two decades. For their sumptuous dining room, Printz recreated Princess de Wagram’s table, modifying it to include a refined bronze band around the edges of the top. This elegant touch made the table we are presenting a one-of-a-kind piece. The artist also slightly modified the base of the credenza and reduced the size of the light suspensions we are also presenting.

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Provenance

Madame V, 16th arrondissement. Paris.

Exhibitions

Large variation exhibited at Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris 1934.

Publications

Large variation appears in:

Mobilier et Décoration N°6, June 1934, p. 218.

Mobilier et Décoration, 1936, p. 162 (our variation appears on p. 168,169.)

Our variation also appears in:

Eugène Printz, Guy Bujon, Éditions du Regard, 1986 p. 151,184.

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