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Sideboard with terracotta bas-reliefs

Creator: Albert-Lucien Guenot
Offered by: Combray Gallery

Description
Extraordinary buffet designed by Albert-Lucien Guenot (1894-1993) and produced by Atelier d'art du Bon Marche for his exhibition titled "Dining Room" at The Salon by La Societe des Artistes Decorateurs; held from May 6th until July 5th, 1936 at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. In palmwood and quarter-sawn tiger oak; of rectangular shape with five doors, each featuring superior bas-reliefs in terra-cotta depicting African animals: crested porcupine (hystrix cristata), spurred tortoise (centrochelys sulcata), bat-eared fox (otocyon megalotis), fennec fox (vulpes zerda) and scrub hare (lepus saxatilis). Middle cabinet with a single door flanked by larger cabinets with pairs of doors each, enclosing single shelves. Resting on black metal base of bracket legs connected with system of 6 horizontal coil springs enveloping a full length polished copper slim rail and exposed spheres. Three original keys.

Ref: this buffet is shown on page 257, pic. 322, Albert Guenot, Dining-Room; "The Decorative Arts in France, La Societe des Artistes Decorateurs, 1900-1942", by Yvonne Brunhammer & Suzanne Tise, Rizolli New York, 1990.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	This sideboard is shown on page 257, pic. 322, Albert Guenot, Dining Room; "The Decorative Arts in France, La Societe des Artistes Decorateurs, 1900-1942", by Yvonne Brunhammer & Suzanne Tise, Rizolli New York, 1990.
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Palmwood, oak, terracotta, metal.
Condition:	Excellent. Professionally restored.
Creation Date:	Early 1930's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Book References:	This buffet is shown on page 257, pic. 322, Albert Guenot, Dining-Room; "The Decorative Arts in France, La Societe des Artistes Decorateurs, 1900-1942", by Yvonne Brunhammer & Suzanne Tise, Rizolli New York, 1990.
Dealer Reference #:	SV15
Incollect Reference #:	298334

Dimensions

W.	97.75 in;	H.	35.75 in;	D.	21.75 in;
W.	248.29 cm;	H.	90.81 cm;	D.	55.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Combray Gallery, located in Hudson, NY, specializes in European furniture, lighting, and decorative arts from the 18th to mid-20th century, alongside contemporary artworks and traditional oil paintings. For inquiries, please contact contact@combraygallery.com or call 518.828.2880 to explore our curated collection of fine antiques and art.

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