Edmond Etling was a prominent French art dealer and producer active in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his role as a promoter and publisher of Art Deco and Art Nouveau artworks. The company he founded, “Edmond Etling & Cie,” became synonymous with high-quality decorative art objects.
Background and Career
Edmond Etling founded his company in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. The company specialized in the manufacture and distribution of artistic glass and bronze creations. Numerous works by renowned artists and designers were produced under the “Edmond Etling” brand, including sculptures, vases, lamps, and other decorative objects.
Style and Influences
Edmond Etling’s products were strongly influenced by Art Deco and Art Nouveau. They were characterized by elegant lines, geometric shapes, and the use of high-quality materials. Etling collaborated with many renowned artists and designers, including Demetre Chiparus, Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet, and Marcel Guillard, who contributed their creativity and craftsmanship to his works.
Materials and Techniques
Etling was particularly known for the use of glass and bronze in his products. Many of the glass pieces were manufactured by the famous Cristallerie de Choisy-le-Roi, which was known for its excellent craftsmanship. The combination of glass and bronze in the designs gave the objects a special aesthetic and elegance that was typical of the Art Deco movement.
Influence and Legacy
The Edmond Etling brand enjoyed great success in the 1920s and 1930s and had a major influence on the decorative arts scene in France and beyond. Edmond Etling’s works are now sought-after collector’s items and are highly valued at auctions and in museums worldwide. They are considered outstanding examples of the art and design of the Art Deco era.
Edmond Etling made a significant contribution to the dissemination and popularization of the Art Deco style through his patronage and production of works of art. His legacy lives on in the many beautiful and artistic objects that are still admired and collected today.
Publisher and dealer of bronze figures, glass, and ceramics; his shop is located in Paris, rue de Paradis. At the 1937 International Exhibition, this company exhibited designs by Bonnet, Corchet, Dunaime, Gaillard, and Laplanche in the Illumination Pavilion.
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