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French Art Deco Edgar Brandt Cobra Paperweight #867618

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French Art Deco Edgar Brandt Cobra Paperweight #867618
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Rare Master of Art Deco, MUST See Must own Piece!</em></td>
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Marked EBRANDT, Art Deco Wrought Iron (fer forgé) Edgar Brandt Cobra Paperweight Watch Holder depicting a high relief coiled cobra, brandishing is intimidating hooded head and foreboding forked tongue. It has a rich original patina and a weighty feel in the hands. This rare and unique sculpture would make an impressive investment grade addition to any fine collection or household. ****NOTE: Email for larger images.

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Background: Edgar Brandt (1880-1960), a consummate artist-blacksmith, combined traditional forging methods with emerging technologies of the machine age such as torch welding and power hammers. While aligning art with industrial methods, Brandt produced objects d?art and embellished buildings and monuments in the style that today is labeled ?Art Deco.? Building on the pioneering work of the artist-blacksmith Emile Robert, Brandt became a leading force during a period of great achievement in French decorative arts. He created an entirely new aesthetic for wrought smithing and left behind an impressive number of art historical works. His works are highly coveted by collectors who recognize and acknowledge Brandt's iconoclastic contribution to 20th century design and thus are rapidly appreciating in value.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Early 20th Century</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:4.5 inches / 11.25 cm</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:4 inches / 10cm</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:French Art Deco Edgar Brandt Cobra Paperweight</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Long Island, NY</td></tr>
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