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André ARBUS (1903-1969) & Jean DUNAND (1877-1942)
Chinese lacquer coffee table in cloud tortoise color
Dated 1937
Stamped André Arbus
H: 38.5 cm; Diameter: 68.5 cm
Coffee table by André Arbus and Jean Dunand, 1937.
Low coffee table or pedestal table 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 April 1937’. Will be given to the buyer.
Bibliography: Reproduced in Furniture and decoration, Monthly review of applied decorative arts and modern architecture, Editions Edmond Honoré, June 1937, on pages 167 and 169.
Dimensions:
H: 15.16 in. ; Diameter: 26.97 in.
H: 38.5 cm; Diameter: 68.5 cm
Ref: AMSNVYTB64