About Morateur Gallery
Morateur Gallery French furniture for Investors & Collectors. In 1992, renowned art critic Raphael Valensi discovered Philippe Morateur and wrote about him for Revenu Francais (a magazine dedicated to the stock market and investments). In his article, Valensi applauded Morateur for his unique eye in choosing art and antique items that were sound financial investments. Over 20 years later, Christie’s auction house set a record that echoed Valensi’s words. A long-time client of Morateur, and the owner of a museum, sold a rug at a record price for that artist: $237,433.00, ...Read More
Featured Pieces
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann, Exceptional panel from the restaurant DROUANT Paris 1924
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Encino, CA
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933)
We are proud to showcase an exceptional and unique tall glass panel originating from the Drouant Restaurant in Paris, designed by Ruhlmann in 1924...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Dining Table attributed to Boris Tabacoff
Located in Encino, CA
Attributed to Boris Tabacoff by the prior owner.
This table features a circular glass top supported by four contiguous loop concave shape supports, joined by a circular platform stre...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Pascaud Student Desk in oak 1930 - Sued top
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Encino, CA
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)
Jean PASCAUD Oak Student Desk, France 1930
Original oak student desk from the Cite Universitaire of Paris with two drawers.
Measurements:
H 29"1/2 x W 43"1/4...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak, Suede
Maison Charles Coffee Table in Bronze with a Asian Lacquered Top, 1960
Located in Encino, CA
Maison CHARLES: Rare Bronze Table, France 1960
This very elegant coffee table is in its original condition. It has as gilt bronze, palm trunk motif frame and a lacquered top depictin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Homage to Camille Claudel Romeo & Juliet Very Impressive Bronze Sculpture 500lbs
Located in Encino, CA
Homage to Camille Claudel Romeo & Juliet Very Impressive Bronze Sculpture 500lbs
Extraordinary and significant bronze sculpture, France, 20th century
The artist has created a work t...
Category
20th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
FOUJITA Léonard Tsuguharu - Original drawing - Nude man - Athlete 1928
Located in Encino, CA
Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA (1886-1968)
" Athlète ", Pencil on paper, re-lined on cardboard.
Signed in Japanese and dated "Foujita 1928".
Preparatory drawing for the oil on Canvas titl...
Category
Vintage 1920s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Philippe Starck, One Egg Armchair from Eurostar Paris London
By Philippe Starck
Located in Encino, CA
Philippe Starck
One armchair Eurostar, created by Starck and edited by Cassina especially for the Premier Salon Lounge, Eurostar Terminal, Paris and London (2002).
Very stable and v...
Category
Early 2000s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Paul COLIN - Original drawing - The Piano player
Located in Encino, CA
Paul COLIN (1892-1985)
Original drawing “The Piano player” France 1980
Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a piano player with some dancers including Josephine Baker.
Paul ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Drawings
Materials
Paper
Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Singer and dancers
Located in Encino, CA
Paul COLIN (1892-1985)
Original drawing “La danseuse en robe bleue” France 1980
Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a dancer in a blue dress surrounded by other dancers.
Pa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Couple of dancers
Located in Encino, CA
Paul COLIN (1892-1985)
Original drawing “The couple of dancers” France 1980
Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a couple of dancers.
Paul Colin used to draw in the 1980’s t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Very Modern Brass & Lucite Chandelier & Sconces from George V Hotel Paris 1960's
Located in Encino, CA
For project developers, Architects and Interior Designers.
For Hotels, Restaurants or big mansions and Lodges, etc...
Chandelier & Sconces from George V Hotel Paris 1960's.
One-of-a-kind - A unique opportunity to own a piece of French luxury and history...
Spectacular and large chandelier with 6 matching sconces from the George V Hotel in Paris. Circa 1960s. In the style of Gaetano Sciolari or Gino Sarfatti. We contacted the George V hotel in Paris, now owned by the Four Seasons group, and learned that they did not keep the archives from that period. Therefore, they have been unable to confirm the artist or the manufacturer of this chandelier and sconces.
This chandelier and sconces represent a moment in history from a Parisian hotel where famous people and celebrities from around the world stayed for decades.
The structure is metal. Four iron frames must be assembled to form a unique frame of approximately 240 x 240 cm (95" x 95"). On this structure, 8 pieces of aluminum covered in brass are screwed on like a puzzle, separated by heavy bronze frames. From this structure hang around one thousand (1000) lucite (acrylic) tubes (rods) arranged in a diamond pattern. The tallest tube measures 120 cm (4 ft) high.
Unfortunately, we do not have images of the chandelier when it was mounted on the ceiling at the George V hotel, as at that time, photography was not allowed inside the hotel.
The sconces measure approximately 68 cm wide (27") by 21 cm deep (8") by 120 cm (4ft) high, with the 54 tubes (rods) installed.
The wiring needs to be fully redone with an LED system. The original wiring used neon lights...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Lucien Rollin - Elegant Pair of 1940s French Bronze Sconces
Located in Encino, CA
Attributed to Lucien Rollin, France, 1940.
Elegant pair of 1940s era French wall lamps - sconces in cast bronze and glass.
Amazing fabrication and detail. Assembled with screws, cas...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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