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Pierre-Elie Gardette
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Table basse, pièce unique, 1975
- Signé Gardette et daté Juin 1975 sur une étiquette au revers du plateau inférieur
- slate
- 33,5 x 129,5 x 79,5 cm (13 1/8 x 51 x 31 3/8 in.)
marqueterie d'ardoise
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste
Exhibited
Pierre-Elie Gardette (1940-1997) dedicated his life to loving and passionately crafting slate.
Trained at l’Ecole Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he was a member of the Decorative Artists society.
Living in Château-Thierry he was constantly sculpting, juxtaposing and assembling slabs of schist in order to create unique pieces of work.
Slate puzzles of neutral tones cover his furniture, imparting it with great stylistic strength so unique to the artist.
'This craftsman-poet', as René Gargi described him in an article from 1976 'perceives all the subtleties of this material'. This skilled ‘composer’ masterfully draws out every particularity in this coating. This execution of his requires exceptional talent, stemming from perfect mastery.
Trained at l’Ecole Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he was a member of the Decorative Artists society.
Living in Château-Thierry he was constantly sculpting, juxtaposing and assembling slabs of schist in order to create unique pieces of work.
Slate puzzles of neutral tones cover his furniture, imparting it with great stylistic strength so unique to the artist.
'This craftsman-poet', as René Gargi described him in an article from 1976 'perceives all the subtleties of this material'. This skilled ‘composer’ masterfully draws out every particularity in this coating. This execution of his requires exceptional talent, stemming from perfect mastery.
Literature
"Puzzles d'Art en Ardoises", Le Mausolée, mars 1976, np. pour des modèles comparables
Condition
FR : Très bon état général.
Petits chocs et éclats sur les arêtes, dont un angle du plateau inférieur légèrement plus endommagé avec de petits manques.
La marqueterie est légèrement en relief sur les parties claires.
EN : Very good overall condition.
Some dents and chips on the edges and one angle slighlty more damaged with some lacks of slate.
The marquetry is slighlty in relief on the clear parts.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Pierre-Elie Gardette (1940 – 1997) s’est voué à aimer et à travailler passionnément la marqueterie d’ardoise. Formé à l’Ecole Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, il fut membre de la Société des Artistes Décorateurs.
Installé à Château-Thierry il n’aura de cesse de tailler, chantourner, juxtaposer et assembler ces dalles de schiste pour donner vie à des pièces uniques.
Les puzzles d’ardoises sobrement contenus dans tes tons assourdis qui habillent ses meubles leur confèrent une grande vigueur stylistique.
« Ce poète-artisan », comme le décrit René Gargi dans un article de 1976 « ressent toutes les subtiles beautés de grain et couleur des matériaux". Gardette est un « compositeur » qui excelle à valoriser les particularités de l'ardoise et son travail relève d'une parfaite maîtrise de ce revêtement.
Installé à Château-Thierry il n’aura de cesse de tailler, chantourner, juxtaposer et assembler ces dalles de schiste pour donner vie à des pièces uniques.
Les puzzles d’ardoises sobrement contenus dans tes tons assourdis qui habillent ses meubles leur confèrent une grande vigueur stylistique.
« Ce poète-artisan », comme le décrit René Gargi dans un article de 1976 « ressent toutes les subtiles beautés de grain et couleur des matériaux". Gardette est un « compositeur » qui excelle à valoriser les particularités de l'ardoise et son travail relève d'une parfaite maîtrise de ce revêtement.