Albert CHEURET (1884-1966) Heron chandelier, model created circa 1928. Three-light, chased-bronze proof with central bowl featuring a wading bird with outstretched wings set in alabaster slabs forming a bulb cover. Chased patinated bronze cover and suspension rod with fluted decoration, trimmed with three alabaster rings superimposed at the top. Signed Albert Cheuret on the cover, numbered 1 to 11 and marked with the letters A to K on the bronze and alabaster plates. H. 50 cm - W. 72 cm - D. 24.5 cm. Some alabaster plates broken, restored or identically restored. Provenance : This piece was acquired by the grandfather of the current owners and has remained in the family ever since. Bibliography : Alastair Duncan, Art Deco Furniture: The French Designers, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1984, similar model referenced under n°35 and reproduced p. 58. In 1959, the owner's son asked Albert Cheuret to extend the chandelier column. A copy of the letter between Albert Cheuret and Mr. P will be given to the purchaser.