Antiques M.S. Rau | Edgar Brandt Four-Panel Wrought Iron Gate

This Exquisite Wrought Iron Screen Embodies The Essence Of Art Deco Craftsmanship. Attributed To Edgar Brandt, The Four-Panel Gate Exhibits A Unique Arrangement Of Alternating Horizontal Iron Filigree Panels, Each Distinct In Design. These Panels Are Enclosed By Rows Of Straight Iron Bars, Adorned With Small Circles On Their Inner Surfaces. The Captivating Swirls Are Surrounded By Iron Rectangles, Creating A Captivating Interplay Between The Seemingly Moving Swirls And The Linear Frames Enclosing Them. Crowning The Gates Are Gracefully Curved Arches, Adorned With Flower-Like Motifs That Pay Homage To Brandt’S Affinity For Natural Forms.

Edgar Brandt Was One Of The World’S Most Preeminent Craftsmen During The Art Deco Era. Educated At The Esteemed Ecole Nationale Professionale De Vierzon, His Creative Portfolio Encompassed A Diverse Range Of Designs, Including Lamps, Gates, Architectural Ironwork, Andirons, Radiator Grilles And Various Pieces For Both Paris Exhibition Buildings And His Personal Showroom. In The 1920S, Brandt Received Numerous Significant Commissions, Including Iron Banisters For The Escalier Mollien Stairs In The Louvre And The Grand Entrance Gates, Known As The Porte D’Honneur, Crafted For The 1925 World’S Fair In Paris. As A Pivotal Figure In The Narrative Of Ironwork Artistry, Objects Created By Brandt, Such As This Screen, Are Highly Coveted By Collectors.

Circa 1930

63 3/8“ High X 23 1/2″ Wide X 5/8″ Deep Each