Jacques-Emile RUHLMANN
Considered one of the main actors of Art Deco, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann is a French decorator of Alsatian origin. Born into a family of house painters, he was expected to take over the family business. However, it was after his military service that he decided to design his own furniture, which led to a certain interest in decorative art. Influenced by the architects he met, this self-taught interior decorator gradually became a major player in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s. Barnie's specialises in the expertise of works of art and furniture and buys back all pieces of furniture by this 20th century designer. Evolution of a visionary Born in Paris in August 1879, Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann was immersed in decorative art from an early age. The son of industrialists specialising in building painters, he continued his apprenticeship with a decorator-painter, met with architects and developed a definite interest in drawing through his decorative research. For this Art Deco artist, the making of modern furniture must be inspired by the works of the 18th century. This decorator impresses, seduces and succeeds in conquering so much he innovates. Through his talent and curiosity, he succeeded in creating spectacular works of art that showcased luxurious furniture whose new forms for the time seduced a large number of enthusiasts. The importance of detail This furniture maker is above all a visionary, he seeks refinement and excels in his perfect finishing techniques. He did not only seek functionality, as many did at the time, but also the creation of style. He perfected his techniques and designed his furniture for rich industrialists, politicians and high society figures. Communicating an essential element of his fame But this artist not only excelled in furniture design, he was also an outstanding promoter who was very influential with critics and the media. He has earned a reputation not only through his designs but also through his relationships. Aesthetics & finesse of his furniture As an expert in the valuation and purchase of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann's works, Barnie's is able to value your furniture. With its unique stylistic features, we are qualified to appraise the Art Deco furniture of this designer. Indeed, the aestheticism revealed by these pieces is characterized by a great influence of Joseph Hoffman as well by the smoothness of its lines as by a certain return to the clarity. The use of noble woods, the inscription of marquetry of ivory, ebony or bronze are all characteristic elements of these creations. These pieces of furniture include the Dubly smoking game tables, the "état rectangle" cabinet and the dos d'âne desk. A work of great richness Of a modern aestheticism, these pieces form a decorative ensemble with slender forms, a set of works marked by contrasting materials, harmonious richness of colours, finesse found on the entries of locks, handles or even the hooves of sculpted legs, a set of elements whose content we will be able to evaluate. For this reason Barnie's appraises, estimates and buys immediately and without any commission any piece of furniture, sideboard, desk, table signed Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. The estimate is free, the purchase cash, for all objects or furniture designed by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann expertise and estimation Our company is actively searching for Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann's design furniture. Our team of qualified buyers will come to you quickly and carry out a quality appraisal of all your works by the famous decorator. Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann is known for his influence in the field of Decorative Arts, as in his "Lassalle Commode" or his "Octagonal Wall Lamp" which embodies all the luxury of the 20th century.