Art Deco wrought iron mirror with birds in the style or from Gilbert Poillerat, ca 1930

An Art Deco wrought iron mirror with birds, an avant-garde piece of wrought ironwork certainly produced during the Art Deco period of the 1930s.

We attribute this mirror to Gilbert Poillerat or his entourage.

Two birds of paradise face each other, presented as a pediment among scrolls and various applications of stamped metal, a complex and refined work.

It can be hung or placed (on a mantelpiece, for example) on its stylised Art Deco crenellated legs (see photo for details).

Voluntarily left ‘as is' for its decorative and authentic aspect, there are still traces of colour (blue/grey) that has faded over time, the mirror is heavily pitted but not broken or scratched.

This mirror is entirely period and complete, it can be cleaned and / or repainted as you wish.

Biography:

Gilbert Poillerat (1902 - 29 June 1988) was a French decorator and master metalworker. His work, often inspired by the art of the 17th and 18th centuries, is the hallmark of French elegance. He also excels in the art of chasing medals. Gilbert Poillerat graduated from the Ecole Boulle in 1921 and spent eight years working with Edgar Brandt. He quickly became one of France's leading wrought iron craftsmen (Raymond Subes, Emile Robert), after first devoting himself to chasing and painting.

The arabesques on his balustrades brought him to public attention. Like winged writing, they are filled with memories and sweet visions of childhood. His high bronze panels, decorated with robust and graceful motifs, turn smoothly.

His heyday was certainly the period from the 1930s to the 1950s. It was here that he broke new ground...