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Large Painted or Polychrome Faux Ledger Book Form Low Table as Four Stacks

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Colorful faux Books as a low table with two not-so-obvious drawers .All four stacks connected as one table . Provenance : Sir Rex Harrison ,Oscar Winner - Best Actor for Lead in My Fair Lady . Sculpted and polychrome painted ,gilt decorated wood .The finish extremely hard and durable (possibly fired ).Some light wear, dirt , grime. Some fasteners form head under the paint .Some apparent lifting ,possibly to further simulate old books . Very minor Wear and losses to the painted simulated pages and ledger book covers edges as shown . Sturdy and stable .minor chips etc. general wear and use of 50-70 years . Part of a lot at Christie’s New York . Christie’s New York sale 8623 December 2001, Lot 389 A similar ,but simpler pair sold at Christie’s Paris ,sale 5043 , lot 349 for € 3524 or $4931 dollars in 2003 .see last photo of series , 14 of 15 and in French .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Possibly with electrical mounts earlier ( screw holes apparent ).
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU928435688532

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