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Raphael Raffel Bookcase, France 1950's

$68,000
£50,580.50
€59,219.78
CA$94,883.09
A$106,176.84
CHF 55,440.56
MX$1,305,333.77
NOK 699,446.56
SEK 658,175.77
DKK 441,824.93
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About the Item

Exceptional Raphael bookcase in his signature Béka lacquer finish, a technique he championed that gave the lacquer an ombré appearance; it rests on gilt bronze legs, Signed on a brass plaque in the back. The unit can also be hung to the wall -in which case the legs come off- via embedded steel plates.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2439334666332

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