Auction Preview: Tajan’s, Decorative Arts, Paris, Nov 23
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What: Auction of Fine Decorative Arts Objects from the 20th CenturyWhere: Espace Tajan, 37 rue des Mathurins 75008 ParisWhen: Nov 23, 7.00 pm CETPublic Viewing: Nov 19, 11.00 am to 18.00 pm, Nov 21 - 22, 10.00 am to 18.00 pm, Nov 23, 10.00 am -14.00 pmTop LotAuction Preview: Tajan’s, Decorative Arts, Paris, Nov 23
What: Auction of Fine Decorative Arts Objects from the 20th CenturyWhere: Espace Tajan, 37 rue des Mathurins 75008 ParisWhen: Nov 23, 7.00 pm CETPublic Viewing: Nov 19, 11.00 am to 18.00 pm, Nov 21 - 22, 10.00 am to 18.00 pm, Nov 23, 10.00 am -14.00 pmTop Lots of the Sale:The auction offers a wide range of decorative arts objects. The sale includes a variety of items dating back to Twentieth century such as paintings, chandeliers, cigar cases, and vases. Top lots of this sale are:*Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938), bronze lamp with green patina. Estimate: € 100,000 - € 140,000 (US$ 108,850 - US$ 152,390)*Jean Dunand (1877- 1942), folding bar, exceptional apartment, circa 1928, black lacquered wood, decorated facades of exotic fish and seabed lacquered silver, red and brown ocher, eggshell tray. Estimate: € 80,000 - € 120,000 (US$ 87,080 - US$ 130,620)* Jean Dunand (1877- 1942), chair, circa 1930, orange-brown tortoiseshell lacquer base before forming clogs in extending flexible arm rests to grip the rear of curved backrest, rear legs in an arc ending butt forming the belt before sitting, mobile frame, and back covered after an orange wool. Estimate: € 40,000 - € 60,000 (US$ 43,540 - US$ 65,310)*Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938), living room furniture including a large three-seater sofa and armchair, base short Asian-inspired black lacquered wood, armrests and backrest strongly curved sofa covered after a mottled blue wool piping, chair covered with green velvet. Estimate: € 30,000 - € 50,000 (US$ 32,655 - US$ 54,425)* Jean Royère (1902-1981), study, circa 1935 in rosewood veneer including a breast high cabinet, desk and his chair. Estimate: € 30,000 - € 40,000 (US$ 32,655 - US$ 43,540)Click on the slideshow for highlights of the sale. Read more