Lot Essay
See Christie's New York, December 4, 1990, lot 336, for a parcel-gilt pitcher by Lecomte.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
Archives of the Société des Artistes Francais show that Georges René Lecomte was born in Paris and studied under Bouvard and Eugène Lelièvre. He exhibited in numerous expositions, beginning in 1927 and continuing until 1953. He worked with three of the most outstanding French firms of his day-- Risler et Carré, Keller, and Fouquet-Lapar. In later years, he also executed decorative work and lighting in "base" metals, such as copper; a handsome copper luminaire from 1937 is in the collection of the Museé d'Art Moderne in Paris. Characteristic of Lecomte's work is his attention to detail and hand-finishing au marteau, leaving a beautifully planished surface.
A FRENCH SILVER VASE
GEORGES RENÉ LECOMTE
Details
A FRENCH SILVER VASE
Georges René Lecomte
Urn shaped with eight panels, the two handles modeled as seahorses, with hand-hammered finish, stamped TRAVAIL/au Marteau de/G. Lecomte with maker's mark and AN PARIS, also with hallmarks on each handle and near the rim
17 7/8in. (45.9cm.) high, 11¼in. (28.1cm.) diameter of vase; 150.7oz. (4688gr.)
Georges René Lecomte
Urn shaped with eight panels, the two handles modeled as seahorses, with hand-hammered finish, stamped TRAVAIL/au Marteau de/G. Lecomte with maker's mark and AN PARIS, also with hallmarks on each handle and near the rim
17 7/8in. (45.9cm.) high, 11¼in. (28.1cm.) diameter of vase; 150.7oz. (4688gr.)