Line Vautrin French, 1913-1977
"Le Soleil Rendez-vous avec la Lune" Mirror, 1958
Black talosel (a material invented by the artist), mirror
Height: 26.3 in.
Length: 33 in.
Signed “Line Vautrin” on back
Further images
The title of this piece translates to “ The sun at rendezvous with the moon ,” also known as 'Folie' (madness). T he artist specially treated the surface, made of...
The title of this piece translates to “The sun at rendezvous with the moon,” also known as "Folie" (madness). The artist specially treated the surface, made of two mirrors, to resemble craters of the moon. This sculptural artwork is a rare and exceptionally large example of Vautrin's work.
Provenance
Private collection, East of France
Acquired directly from the artist in the 1960’s
Exhibitions
Similar model presented at Line Vautrin Retrospective, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, March 30 - August 29, 1999.
Publications
Similar model appears in Line Vautrin Miroirs, Patrick Mauriès, Paris 2004 p. 58-59