Coffee Table by André Arbus and Jean Dunand, 1937

Description

Low coffee table or guéridon in irregular turtle-shell color Chinese lacquer. Basin shape top with curved sides. Four shaped legs. … more Low coffee table or guéridon in irregular turtle-shell color Chinese lacquer. Basin shape top with curved sides. Four shaped legs. Mirror top with a gilded 'églomisé' decor of a red and blue flowery branches frieze. Stamped 'André Arbus' as cabinetmaker. Lacquer work attributed to Jean Dunand. A facsimile of the original invoice with header 'Andre Arbus, 24 avenue Matignon, dated 19 Avril 1937'. Will be given to the buyer. Bibliography: Reproduced in Mobilier et décoration, Revue mensuelle des arts décoratifs appliqués et de l'architecture moderne, Editions Edmond Honoré, juin 1937, on pages 167 and 169. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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