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Art & Design

Thu, Aug 20, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 253

Attributed to Jean Michel Frank Black and Cream Lacquer Tray

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

2 x 14 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.

Note: By repute, the hotel particulier, 11 Places des Etats-Unis, Paris, designed by Jean Michel Frank in the 1920's for art patrons Vicomte Charles and Vicomtess Marie-Laure de Noailles. During the 20's and 30's they were great patrons of Many Ray, Jean Cocteau, Picasso, Dali, Balthus and Brancusi, to name a few. They were well know for the Modernist built Villa Noailles in the south of France. The Villa had a cubist designed garden by Gabriel Guevrekian.

Condition

Age splits and minor nicks throughout. Lovely model.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.