French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s
A sculptural three-panel room divider by French artist Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, France, circa 1950s. Hand-wrought in iron and inset with a menagerie of stylized animal silhouettes—roosters, pigs, elephants, and more—each figure rendered with graphic simplicity and folkloric character. The grid-like framework brings rhythm and structure to the playful composition. Standing 65 inches tall and 55 inches wide, it functions as both a room partition and a freestanding sculptural object.
Jean Touret (1916–2004) was a French sculptor and designer celebrated for his poetic, materially rich work in wood and metal. Born in Lassay-les-Châteaux, he began his career in insurance before turning fully to the arts, studying drawing at night.
After World War II, he founded Atelier de Marolles in the French countryside, where he produced expressive, handcrafted furniture and lighting. His work bridged utility and art—from zinc and copper screens to monumental public commissions, including the bronze altar for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, installed in 1981.
DIMENSIONS: 55"W x 0.25"D x 65"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Iron
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