{"product_id":"lampe-art-deco-caudron-simoun-saint-exupery","title":"\"Caudron Simoun\" Art Deco Lamp, a tribute to Saint-Exupéry. Circa 1937","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA piece of history restored, a luminous tribute to the legend of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional Art Deco desk lamp, a true luminous sculpture dating from 1937. It has undergone a light restoration to restore its radiance while incorporating modern safety standards.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is not merely a decorative object. It is a window open onto the epic of the Aéropostale. The chrome-plated metal airplane, with its fluid and dynamic lines, is a representation of the legendary Caudron Simoun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a decorative object, this lamp is a true relic of the heroic era of French aviation. The choice of the Caudron Simoun is not insignificant: it was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's personal aircraft, the very one with which he attempted to fly from Paris to Saigon in 1935. This piece was conceived as a vibrant tribute to the pilot-writer, capturing the spirit of adventure and the mechanical poetry of the 30s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caudron Simoun is intrinsically linked to the history of the author of \"The Little Prince\". \u003cbr\u003eIt was with this type of aircraft, cream and red (registered F-ANRY), that the author carried out a series of promotional conferences across Europe and the Middle East, traveling 11,000 kilometers.\u003cbr\u003eIt was also aboard a Simoun that he attempted the Paris-Saigon raid in 1935, tragically crashing in the Egyptian desert before being rescued by Bedouins after three days of walking. An episode that would inspire \"Wind, Sand and Stars\" (Terre des Hommes). \u003cbr\u003eFinally, it was another Simoun (the red C635 F-ANXK) that he piloted during his attempted crossing from New York to Tierra del Fuego in 1938, which ended in a serious accident in Guatemala.\u003cbr\u003eOwning this lamp means bringing into your home a fragment of this history made of courage, literature, and passion for the skies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is an investment for collectors, a prestigious gift for aviation enthusiasts, and a centerpiece for any retro-chic or industrial-style interior. It is sure to spark conversation and the admiration of your guests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection - France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Art Deco - Circa 1937    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Caudron airplane. Spherical white opaline globe decorated with fine horizontal golden bands, diffusing a soft and warm light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom of movement\u003c\/strong\u003e: The airplane is 360° adjustable, allowing you to set the tilt and direction of the aircraft as you wish (in level flight, diving, or taking off)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: The marble base has been entirely lined with new thick non-slip felt, providing stability and protection for your furniture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aluminum, Marble, Opaline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition with a few minor signs of aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectricity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to current standards, European type C plug with braided textile power cord and switch, 2 meters (78.74 inches) long. Bayonet socket. B22 2W LED bulb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eGlobe diameter: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches) \u003cbr\u003eBase length: 20 x 9 cm (7.87 x 3.54 inches) \u003cbr\u003eOverall Height: 18 cm (7.09 inches)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.3 kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipment contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Deco \"Caudron Simoun\" lamp, Circa 1937\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59541256929614,"sku":"LUM-MA-2008","price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/Art_Deco_Airplane_Lamp_in_an_Aviator_s_Study_Setting_Lampe_Avion_Art_Deco_dans_une_ambiance_de_cabinet_d_aviateur.png?v=1787297718","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/products\/lampe-art-deco-caudron-simoun-saint-exupery","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}