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Art & Design

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 125

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Brass, Cork and Mahogany Sideboard

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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

Stamped in the top right drawer: JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.'; the back stamped in ink: '# 2250 -418'.

32 1/4 in.  x 6 ft. x  21 in.

Note: Paul Frankl (1886 - 1958) immigrated to the US from Vienna in the early part of the 20th Century, moving to Los Angeles in the 1930's. This dresser has the distinctive X-form brass pulls seen in his work of the 1950's.

Condition

The treated cork top rubbed through on the corners, with further scattered scuffs, nicks and stains. Areas of the X-Form pulls rubbed through to the brass. The painted body scuffed and chipped, particularly on the edges of the drawers and on the lower part. Larger missing chip on the left corner. In generally good condition. Structurally sound.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.