Staircase model, award-winning masterpiece by journeymen and MOF Albert MAZAUDIER, 1928

- Staircase model, award-winning masterpiece by journeymen carpenter Albert MAZAUDIER in 1928.

- Important model of a two-flight staircase in sipo (exotic wood). This Compagnon masterpiece features two semicircular (horseshoe-shaped) flights of fifteen steps each, which meet at a central landing.
The balustrades consist of a molded handrail to which are attached offset balusters whose curves gracefully accompany the curved lines of the two staircases.

-The play of curves and perfect symmetry of this work is surprising; seen from the front, the width of the two staircases seems to diminish to the point where the two stringers merge, becoming a simple line ordered by the flatness of the landing.

-The space beneath the central landing has been skilfully taken over by the journeyman carpenter, who uses sloping sides and a rounded shape to create an architectural niche. This element, enhanced by a small platform, creates a sense of depth that is emphasized by the play of shadows.

- The semicircular shape of the staircase, like a hemicycle, invites us to continue our observation on the reverse side, which is not to be outdone. There, we discover a marvel of simplicity and elegance: a wall soberly decorated with molded panels. The reverse gives the structure an amphitheatrical appearance, encouraging us to (re)discover the technical demonstration taking place on the other side.

On the central panel, at the bottom, is the "Meilleurs Ouvriers de France" mark obtained by the journeyman (in the center, on a blue enamel background, a standing figure in profile holds a compass with the motto "Joie - travail - enseignement technique aux Meilleurs Ouvriers de France").

- Combining head and hands to tame the material and overcome technical difficulties without appearing to do so" was the challenge of such masterpieces. The particularity of these reduced-scale works is that they were created by journeymen. So they had to showcase their mastery of the craft and their creativity if they were to be recognized by their peers. Technically perfect and aesthetically pleasing, each masterpiece is an assiduous quest for perfection. It's a heap of difficulties conquered thanks to a great deal of preliminary study and intelligence at the fingertips. As the privileged tool of contact with reality, the hand nourishes thought, which in turn guides it to transform matter and give substance to the ideas conceived by the mind.

- The exceptional nature of this work earned its author, journeyman Albert Mazaudier, a medal awarded to him in 1928 by the "Confédération générale de l'artisanat français" (General Confederation of French Crafts), founded in 1922. This medal is enclosed with the work.

- Height: 40.5 cm (38 cm without base)

Base dimensions: 40.5 cm x 92 cm

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