French Art Deco period bookcase
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Description
Large bookcase of excellent quality designed by one of the first Art Deco period female designers Charlotte Chauchet-Guillere for Atelier Primavera au Printemps, exhibited as part of Cabinet de Travail (Ministerial Office, A Study) at "L' Art Urbain et le Mobilier" show in Paris, 1923; the whole suite purchased by French State for Ministry of Interior offices. In neoclassical taste, featuring flat cornice on top of a case with recessed sides and a central door fitted with sculpted bronze handle retaining original key, enclosing four adjustable shelves; flanked by two sets of four exposed fixed shelves. The whole adorned with a pair of full height, free-standing swollen columns with channeled capitals and resting on a flat platform base. In bubinga and mahogany including interior.
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More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Notes: - Pages 349 & 351, "Art Deco Complete", by Alastair Duncan; Thames & Hudson Ltd., 2009.
- Page from illegible publication, copy provided with images, depicting the bookcase as part of Cabinet de Travail exhibition at "L' Art Urbain et le Mobilier" show in Paris in 1923.Origin: France Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Bubinga (African rosewood), mahogany, bronze hardware. Condition: Excellent. Professionally restored, lacquered. Creation Date: Ca. 1923. Styles / Movements: Modern, Art Deco Book References: Cabinet de Travail exhibition is mentioned on pages 349 & 351, "Art Deco Complete", by Alastair Duncan; Thames & Hudson Ltd., 2009. Article References: Page from illegible publication, copy provided with images, depicting the bookcase as part of Cabinet de Travail exhibition at "L' Art Urbain et le Mobilier" held in 1923, Paris, France; copy available in images section. Dealer Reference #: VT05 Incollect Reference #: 297600 -
Dimensions
W. 74.75 in; H. 70.5 in; D. 15.5 in; W. 189.87 cm; H. 179.07 cm; D. 39.37 cm;