Lot n° 82
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500 - 800
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LES ATELIERS DU MINARET - 3 RUE MICHELET IN ALGIERS - COMPAN - Lot 82
LES ATELIERS DU MINARET - 3 RUE MICHELET IN ALGIERS - COMPANY FOUNDED BY RENÉ (AND PIERRE) FAMIN - A MODEL COMMONLY ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS JOURDAIN (1876–1958)
“Untitled”—a model created around [1931–1933], designed by Henry Caillet (1897–1958)
A set of three so-called “colonial” armchairs designed in the functionalist style.
The frames are made of cedar wood, (re)lacquered in ivory.
The seats and backs are strung with fine plant-fiber cord.
1930s–1950s.
H_84 cm W_63 cm D_77 cm; shows signs of use; damage and missing sections in the cordage; chips and flaking in the non-original ivory lacquer.
Bibliography: *L'Afrique du Nord illustrée*—1930–1933. Identical examples can be seen in a photograph reproduced in this publication.
Appraiser: Mr. Emmanuel Eyraud.
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