Vente aux enchères en direct 2101Important 20th Century Design from the Collection of George and Frayda Lindemann
PAUL DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971)
Lot 35A desk of this design in a contemporary room setting

PAUL DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971)

A PARCHMENT, MAHOGANY, LEATHER AND GILT-BRONZE DESK, 1940S

Fermé15 December 2008

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USD 422,500

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PAUL DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971)
A Parchment, Mahogany, Leather and Gilt-Bronze Desk, 1940s
together with a leather upholstered, stained wood and brass swivelling desk chair by Paul Dupré-Lafon; the desk top inset with two macassar ebony lined compartments with sliding covers
desk: 28½ in. (72.4 cm.) high, 90½ in. (129.8 cm.) wide, 34¼ in. (87 cm.) deep; chair: 29½ in. (75 cm.) high (2)

Note du spécialiste

cf. T. Couvrat Desvergnes, Dupré-Lafon Décorateur des Millionaires, Paris, 1990, pp. 174-175, 182-183 for other examples of desks of this model.

The authenticity of this lot has been confirmed by the estate of Paul Dupré-Lafon. On the buyer's request a certificate of authenticity can be issued by the estate for a fee.