Robert Goossens

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

The work is in good condition. There are 11 gilt leaves, 13 rock crystals in total. The rock crystals are irregularly cut with scattered impurities and stains. There is scattered oxidation throughout the brass parts. With the right bulb and voltage, the lamp is functional.
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The names Robert Goossens and Gabrielle Chanel are closely associated with the creation of precious and mysterious jewelry and decorative art objects bearing characteristics of archaeological excavations. Rock crystals, semi-precious stones and corals are combined with gold and bronze, then chiselled into exuberant designs.

It took little time for Robert Goossens’s talent to become well-known in the fashion world. He soon began working for notable names such as Cristobal Balenciaga, Madame Grès, Dior, Scherrer, Givenchy, Mugler and Lacroix. From 1974 to 2000, Goossens also collaborated with Yves Saint Laurant and Loulou de la Falaise. Like those from his collaboration with Chanel, his individual creations range from jewelry to lamps, tables, mirrors and other design objects.
In 2005, Goossens sold his studio and archives to Chanel. In a grouping that includes the greatest names in French craftsmanship – the feather work of Maison Lemarié, the embroidery of Lesage and the hat-making of Maison Michel – Chanel helps transmit and develop the invaluable cultural tradition of French crafts.