An undeniable genius whose creations were celebrated by his contemporaries, Jean-Michel Frank decorated the homes of the intellectual and artistic elite of his time and enjoyed pre-war glory.
His works are radically distinguished by their minimalism, the sought-after, almost ascetic stripping of forms. The luxury and rarity of the materials mixed with new materials considered not very noble at the time constitute the other striking feature of its creation.
Totally forgotten after the war, he was gradually rediscovered by dealers, historians and collectors from the 1960s. He is now one of the most expensive and sought after artists. Yves Saint Laurent largely contributed to his rediscovery, particularly in the 60s and 70s.
tHE RECORD-BREAKING 2009 ESTATE SALE OF YVES SAINT LAURENT AND PIERRE BERGÉ, ALSO REFERRED TO AS CHRISTIE’S “SALE OF THE CENTURY”, BEARS WITNESS TO HIS PASSION FOR THE WORK OFJEAN-MICHEL FRANK.
Walnut stool
STOOL IN NATURAL WALNUT AND PEARL GREY ORGAZINO FABRIC CA 1925 JEAN-MICHEL FRANK REEDITION FOR SAINT LAURENT RIVE DROITE
dimensions
L 69 x H 60 x W 48 CM
l 27.1 x h 23.6 x w 18.9 in
croisillon lamp
CROISILLLON LAMP IN GILDED BRASS AND LAMPSHADE IN IVORY SILK CA 1924 JEAN-MICHEL FRANK REEDITION FOR SAINT LAURENT RIVE DROITE
dimensions
175 X 175 X 477 X Ø 340 mm
6.8 x 6.8 x 18,7 x Ø 13.3 in
iron & parchment
Console
CONSOLE IN BLACK WROUGHT IRON AND IVORY LEATHER PARCHMENT CA 1929 JEAN-MICHEL FRANK REEDITION FOR SAINT LAURENT RIVE DROITE
dimensions
l 110 x h 70 x w 30 CM
l 43.3 x h 27.5 x w 11.8 in
