Jorj RUAL (1901-1986) - Lot 269

Jorj RUAL (1901-1986) Piece of furniture with the coats of arms of the cities of Brittany and Angers, 1942 (including Quimper, Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Malo, Rennes, Vannes, Nantes; Guérande), in fruitwood opening to four doors the interior revealing shelves, with central decoration of a rosette openwork of balusters and coats of arms of the cities of Brittany; the bottom upholstered in velvet (later, can be easily removed), signed and dated. approx. 140.5 x 185.5 x 43 cm (Scratches, scattered white stains, a halo on the top plate with cracks and discolorations) Jorj Rual was a cabinetmaker and sculptor of Breton origin. He began his career with Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann in Paris before working in the family business in Rennes. In 1932, he joined the Seiz Breur movement, founded in 1923, which brought together Breton artists in a variety of disciplines - painting, sculpture, ceramics, cabinetmaking, etc. - seeking to create contemporary art inspired by tradition. This movement has left its mark on Breton culture. Jorj Rual was also a teacher at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Rennes. He is renowned for his creations in carved wood.