Inkwell - 1930s

Lacquered wood and silver
9 x 14,2 x 16 cm
With golden plaquette on verso: "Marcel Wolfers Piece Unique"

Provenance:
Private collection, Brussels

As one of the foremost representatives of art deco applied arts, Marcel Wolfers gained international esteem for his skillfully executed lacquered objects, an oriental technique he mastered like no other in Belgium. In this sale, we present three lacquered objects by him, amongst which this extraordinary inkwell, where he combines lacquered wood with silver, as well as an urn (lots 55 and 82). These pieces are outstanding in their sense of proportions and pure shapes that bring out all the beauty and richness of the lacquerworks warm colors.
We would like to thank M. Werner Adriaenssen for confirming the authenticity of the works by Marcel Wolfers.