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Giraudon Lucite Sculpture or Paperweight with Encased Flowers, France, 1970s

$1,171.03
£867.78
€990VAT Included
CA$1,619.54
A$1,633.32
CHF 950.86
MX$19,878.37
NOK 10,897.42
SEK 11,260.85
DKK 7,548.48

About the Item

Beautiful and highly decorative Lucite sculpture or decorative paperweight entirely crafted in clear lucite with encased thistle flowers inside. This stylish and unique piece was designed by Pierre Giraudon and produced in France during the 1970s. This elegant sculptural block is crafted from thick, crystal-clear Lucite with finely beveled edges, encapsulating a lovely composition of dried thistle flowers that appear suspended in space. The flowers are enhanced by the transparent resin, creating fascinating visual depth and ever-changing reflections depending on the viewing angle and the light. An incredibly decorative piece, ideal as a paperweight, decorative sculpture, or collector's object, it brings a refined and unique organic touch to both Mid-Century Modern and contemporary interiors. Dimensions (cm): Height: 18 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: 9.5 cm Pierre Giraudon (1923-2012) France Pierre Giraudon was born in 1923 in Paris, France. After studying botany and biology at the Sorbonne university in Paris, he moved to Canada in 1949 where he was appointed to the Montreal Institute of Biology. At that time in the United States the inclusion of specimens under transparent plastic material is developing. The purpose of this new technique is primarily educational: to make all the plant and animal world accessible to everybody. Pierre Giraudon immediately sees all the possibilities that this new technique could offer. He returned to France and opened his laboratory in 1953: “La Société Bioplastique” (The Bioplastic Society). It establishes a first catalog of 150 pieces approved by the l’Éducation Nationale (National Education). Recognition of his work in encouraged him to explore the artistic possibilities offered by this still fledgling technique. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s he made lamps, objects and sculptures in colored resin with or without inclusions. In the 1980s, Constance, his daughter continues his work. His company Bioplastique officially ended business in 2002. Pierre Giraudon died on September 25, 2012. he was 89 years old.

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