Robert Block

caisson rectangulaire doublé de miroirs, ouvrant en façade par trois tiroirs, piètement latéral en bois vernis noir

Martin Battersby, The Decorative Thirties, éd. Studio Visa, London, 1971, p. 111 pour une vue d'un bureau identique

The mirrors have been replaced and are in good overall condition. A few traces of dirt and thin scratches over the top. One of the four circular pads of the top missing, in the back right corner. The lower parts of the feet present some minor lacks to the veneer to each of the outside corners, the largest along approx. 3x3 cm, visible on catalogue illustration, and a minor lack to the outside of the right foot, also visible on catalogue illustration. The veneer crinckles and lifts along the base of the feet, notably to the inside. Restauration quote available upon request. Les miroirs remplacés et en bon état général. Quelques traces de salissures superficielles et fines rayures sur le plateau. L'une des quatre pastilles métalliques sur le plateau manquante, dans le coin arrière droit. Les parties inférieures des pieds présentent des petits manques de placage à chacun des angles extérieurs, le plus important sur environ 3x3 cm, visible au catalogue, ainsi qu'un petit manque à l'extérieur du pied droit, également visible au catalogue. Le placage gondole et se soulève le long de la base des pieds, notamment à l'intérieur. Devis de restauration disponible sur demande.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Robert Block était le directeur du Studio Athelia,  Aux Trois Quartiers. Un bureau identique au nôtre dessiné par Block et éxécuté par la Société Industrielle d'Art pour Heal and Son Ltd est paru dans le Studio Year Book of Decorative Art en 1935.