Jan and Joël MARTEL (1896-1966) - Members of the... Lot 254

Jan and Joël MARTEL (1896-1966) - Members of the U.A.M. "The rooster" the model designed around [1926-27]. Sculpture. Rare proof in rosewood; said to be direct cut, the finish in polishing. Early edition SAS Paris, circa 1930. Signed J. MARTEL and stamped Éditions SAS Paris on the edge of the terrace, marked Made in France under the base. Height : 39 cm A small chip glued on the top. Bibliography : - Les Echos des Industries d'Art - N° 22 of 1927. A plaster proof of our model reproduced on page 21. - Joël et Jan Martel sculpteurs 1896-1966 - Collectif, éditions Gallimard/Electa, Paris, 1996. The model of our work and its wooden edition described on page 177 under the reference 27 in the Essai de catalog de l'oeuvre sculpté Expert Emmanuel Eyraud.