Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Private Collection
Christie’s New York, 15 June 2004, lot 141
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1983, p. 151
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, p. 320

Overall in very good condition. The wood presents with rich range of colors in the beautiful figuring. The wooden surfaces have been sensitively refinished and presents with minor surface scratches, minor edge abrasions and minor scattered surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. Minor traces of wear concentrated to the edges of the base and top and a few isolated very minor remnants of white house paint. The table has two configurations, one as a square table, the other as a rectangle. To change the configuration the table top is lifted off, then the leaves are extended which are stored underneath, and the square top placed in the center. The square form table top presents with very minor fading consistent with light sun exposure. The coloration of the extension leaves is very consistent with a slightly darker hue. A dynamic table form that displays wonderfully delicate sculptural detailing to the foot. A beautiful condition work showing richly colored figuring throughout. ---
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