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Silver-plated paper cutter from Maison Christofle * model "Cariatides" representing an erotic scene with a group of naked women entwined, signed by the sculptor Jean Filhos *, engraved "Bon Noël 1974", in his original box, 20th century.
This paper cutter is in good condition. It is signed see photos. This model was created for Christofle Christmas gift of the year 1974 (source: service Museum and Archives of the House Christofle).
Remember: it will be re-clean, micro-scratches and slight wear and tear of time, see photos.
Is a French goldsmith's trade mark, founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle. His master-goldsmith's punches were deposited in 1845, the date of the first "gold-silver work" factory. At the end of the 19th century, Christofle now produces silver-plated objects. In 1851 the Emperor Napoleon III commissioned all the official table services of the Empire at Christofle. From the second half of the 19th century, Christofle also became the supplier of ministries, embassies, parliaments all over the world, but also luxury hotels, shipping and railway companies, both French and foreign.
He studied architecture and sculpture, then, after meeting Laurens, who profoundly marks him, he abandons the profession of architect to devote himself entirely to sculpture and goldsmithery. In 1960, he discovered the synthetic materials which, from that moment, became the element through which he expressed himself most easily. A jewelery designer, he made a series of erotic pieces that knew a certain resonance. He has exhibited since 1962, and participates in many Salons. (Extrait Bénézit)
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