Details
- Dimensions
- 31.5ʺW × 14.17ʺD × 58.27ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Very good general condition, traces, wear and scratches consistent with the age of the furniture, some stains to the lacquer. less
- Description
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Art deco period secretary in plum lacquer (frame and base) and coral lacquer (facade). The body is quadrangular on a …
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Art deco period secretary in plum lacquer (frame and base) and coral lacquer (facade). The body is quadrangular on a pedestal base. The lower façade opens with two doors, surmounted by a leaf and a drawer, circa 1950
the main decoration, in the center of the body, is composed of a lacquer and gold panel wit japanese fish.
the flap discovers a parchment-wrapped underhand and an organized interior of drawers and niches. Original keys.
signed pierre dunand and marked m. Genu-delattre, bottom right of the main decor.
very good general condition, traces, wear and scratches consistent with the age of the furniture, some stains to the lacquer.
h: 58.27 inches w: 31.5 inches d: 14.18 inches
pierre dunand (1914-1996) began working in his father’s workshop, jean dunand (1877-1942), at the age of 17. He later specialized in lacquer with the craftsmen employed by his father. He worked all his life in the paternal workshop, which he ran after his death from 1942. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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