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Furniture Presented At The Paris Colonial Exhibition In 1931, André Fréchet, Art Deco
Furniture displayed at the Colonial Exhibition of Paris in 1931. H. 185 cm - W. 130 cm - D. 46 cm.
An exceptional display piece made of Madagascar rosewood and precious woods, entirely designed according to the golden ratio by A. Fréchet (1874-1967), decorator, and director of the École Boulle from 1919 to 1934.
Crafted in the workshops of the École Boulle in 1930-31.
Marked and dated E. B. (for École Boulle) 1931 in the upper part of the central sculpture, numbered 17 - 30 (or completion date) on the back.
History:
This piece of furniture was part of a set of four identical display cases, with only slight variations in the central carved motifs, designed by André Fréchet for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
Related bibliography:La Renaissance (of French Art and Luxury Industries) - August 1931. An article by Arsène Alexandre titled "The works of the École Boulle" recounts the presence of this prestigious educational establishment at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition on page 6.
An exceptional display piece made of Madagascar rosewood and precious woods, entirely designed according to the golden ratio by A. Fréchet (1874-1967), decorator, and director of the École Boulle from 1919 to 1934.
Crafted in the workshops of the École Boulle in 1930-31.
Marked and dated E. B. (for École Boulle) 1931 in the upper part of the central sculpture, numbered 17 - 30 (or completion date) on the back.
History:
This piece of furniture was part of a set of four identical display cases, with only slight variations in the central carved motifs, designed by André Fréchet for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
Related bibliography:
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