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Rare Illuminated Desk by Jean Royere

Creator: Jean Royère
Offered by: Donzella

Description
Mahogany, brass, bamboo caning. Rare desk with discrete lamp and 2 drawers. Originally commissioned for Antiques dealer, André Castoriano, Lima, Peru. Tabletop h. 29".

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	Provenance: André Castoriano, Lima, Peru, Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris. Phillips, London, 26 April 2017, lot 235. Acquired from the above by the present owner
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Mahogany, brass, bamboo caning.
Condition:	Good. Very good vintage condition. The wood has recently been cleaned and polished. Good condition to the bamboo caning. Original light with 1 socket.
Creation Date:	c. 1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	40 JRY 01
Incollect Reference #:	832069

Dimensions

W.	47.5 in;	H.	39.25 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	120.65 cm;	H.	99.7 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Donzella is a curated gallery space that has specialized in post-war design since its inception in the early 1990s. Largely comprised of works by American interior designers and architects, as well as Italian architects and industrial designers, Paul Donzella's catalog of period furniture and lighting sets exceptional standards of form, quality, and rarity.