Ossip Zadkine (1888-1967) - Paire de Candélabres

1950

36 x 22 x 25 cm

Bronze

Edition of 5 + 2 HC

In 1950, Zadkine designed a pair of patinated bronze candelabra specifically for Marc du Plantier's interiors. These pieces were part of a limited edition of five, plus two hors commerce casts, and were cast by Susse Fondeur in Paris. The candelabra exemplify the fusion of Zadkine's sculptural forms with du Plantier's refined decorative style, blending modernist aesthetics with classical influences. One of these pairs was previously owned by Batsheva de Rothschild and later sold through Galerie Yves Gastou in Paris.

Additionally, du Plantier acquired several of Zadkine's sculptures for his personal collection, including the granite piece Tête d'homme, created around 1935–37. This work was prominently displayed in du Plantier's apartment on Rue du Belvédère in Boulogne. Other pieces from Zadkine's oeuvre, such as Oiseau d’Or (1924) and the original plaster versions of Rebecca and La grande porteuse d’eau (1927), were also part of du Plantier's collection.

Marc du Plantier (1901–1975) was a French designer and interior decorator renowned for his elegant and innovative contributions to mid-20th-century French design. Born in Madagascar, he studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and painting at the Académie Julian . Initially working in fashion and theater, du Plantier transitioned to interior design in 1929, quickly establishing himself with his refined aesthetic and mastery of space and light .​

In 1932, the inauguration of his personally designed apartment in Paris marked a significant milestone in his career, leading to commissions from elite clients, including the Rothschild family . His work during this period blended modern and classical elements, characterized by the use of luxurious materials and architectural interventions.