Rene Paul Chambellan Art Deco Panel: One of the most prominent "rare" examples is the "Satyr Playing Pipes" bas-relief panel, commissioned by the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) in the 1930s to showcase aluminum as an artistic medium. These highly collectible pieces are considered significant examples of American Art Deco sculpture and are occasionally available from high-end antique and art dealers.
Chambellan was one of the most important sculptors creating bas relief panels, grills and other decorative elements for America's Art Deco buildings in the 1920s and 1930s. He is best known today for his work at Rockefeller Center in New York: a set of dolphin fountain heads, and a massive figure of Atlas in collaboration with Lee Lawrie. He was also a superb medalist, and is well known today for creating the Newbery medal (for excellence in children's literature) and the Caldecott medal (for excellence in children's book illustration).
These pieces sell for up to $1800 on sites like 1st Dibs.
There is no reserve on this auction, the highest bidder will receive this amazing piece of art deco history. Good luck!