Yonel Lebovici France, 1937-1998
"Soucoupe grand modèle" floor lamp, 1978
Bright polished aluminium, chrome steel, black epoxy painted steel
208 x 92 cm
81 7/8 x 36 1/4 in
81 7/8 x 36 1/4 in
The years following 1969, and the first steps on the moon, showed a renewed and vivid interest for space exploration. Yonel Lebovici was inspired by the technical prowess and machines...
The years following 1969, and the first steps on the moon, showed a renewed and vivid interest for space exploration. Yonel Lebovici was inspired by the technical prowess and machines that allowed men to go into space.
Designed in the mid-1970’s, the illustrated above work is part of a series called “Soucoupes volantes”. The two meters tall floor lamp is composed of a base made up of three triangular aluminum blades on which rests a pivoting saucer presenting four luminous steel spheres.
Designed in the mid-1970’s, the illustrated above work is part of a series called “Soucoupes volantes”. The two meters tall floor lamp is composed of a base made up of three triangular aluminum blades on which rests a pivoting saucer presenting four luminous steel spheres.
Provenance
Private Museum of square Vergennes, Paris.Collection Lebovici family
Literature
- "Lumières, je pense à vous", catalogue de l’exposition, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 3 juin-5 août 1985, pp.140- "Yonel Lebovici, sculpteur de haut niveau", Michèle Chartier, éd. Stein Ouaki, Paris, 1995, pp. 56-57
- "Yonel Lebovici 1937-1998", D. et Y. Lebovici, éd. YP Art Expo, Paris, 2003, pp. 84-85