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Stunning Lacquer Secretary by Pierre DUNAND (1914-1996) circa 1950
$37,007.91
£27,274.68
€31,000
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CHF 29,522.17
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Art deco period secretary in plum lacquer (frame and base) and coral lacquer (facade). The body is quadrangular on a pedestal base. The lower façade opens with two doors, surmounted by a leaf and a drawer, circa 1950
The main decoration, in the center of the body, is composed of a lacquer and gold panel wit Japanese fish.
The flap discovers a parchment-wrapped underhand and an organized interior of drawers and niches. Original keys.
Signed Pierre DUNAND and marked M. GENU-DELATTRE, bottom right of the main decor.
Very good general condition, traces, wear and scratches consistent with the age of the furniture, some stains to the lacquer.
H: 58.27 inches W: 31.5 inches D: 14.18 inches
Pierre DUNAND (1914-1996) began working in his father’s workshop, Jean DUNAND (1877-1942), at the age of 17. He later specialized in lacquer with the craftsmen employed by his father. He worked all his life in the paternal workshop, which he ran after his death from 1942.
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Secrétaire en laque par Pierre DUNAND (1914-1996) circa 1950
Secrétaire de la période art déco en laque prune (bâti et base) et corail (façade). Le corps est quadrangulaire sur une base Piédestal. La façade inférieure s’ouvre par deux vantaux, surmontée d’un abattant et d’un tiroir, circa 1950. Clés d'origine.
Le décor principal est au centre du corps, il est composé de poissons japonais en laque et feuilles d’or.
L’abattant découvre un sous-main gainé de parchemin et un intérieur organisé de tiroirs et de niches.
Signé Pierre DUNAND et marqué M. GENU-DELATTRE, en bas à droite du décor principal.
Très bon état général, traces, usures et rayures cohérentes avec l'âge du meuble, quelques taches à la laque.
H : 148cm L : 80cm P : 36cm
Pierre DUNAND (1914-1996) rejoint l’atelier de son père, Jean DUNAND (1877-1942), à ses 17 ans. Il se spécialisa par la suite dans la laque auprès des artisans employés par son père. Il travailla toute sa vie dans l’atelier paternel, qu’il reprit après son décès en 1942.
- Creator:Pierre Dunand (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 57.88 in (147 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good general condition, traces, wear and scratches consistent with the age of the furniture, some stains to the lacquer (see pictures).
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref 3591stDibs: LU1012840384142
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