Lot n° 41
Estimation :
300000 - 500000
EUR
Result
: NC
EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948)
Broken lines,... - Lot 41 - Ader
EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948)
Broken lines, March 1934, the only example in this species known to date, very probably a unique piece, variant in Patawa palm veneer of the model in rosewood veneer presented at the XXIIIth Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1933, and acquired by the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in 1936
Exceptional chest of drawers with 7 drawers in Patawa palm veneer.
The suspended body has a central projection on its top and opens with a horizontal series of three drawers in the lower part, topped by two wide drawers and two narrow ones.
Each drawer has a top edge lined with a sponge-oxidized brass plate and a herringbone-shaped grip, also in oxidized brass.
The base is entirely plated with sponge-oxidized brass and houses the front foot, also in sponge-oxidized brass, with herringbone friezes set in volutes.
The sides are supported by long tongues in oxidized brass.
The inside of the drawers is made of sycamore maple.
This piece of furniture was restored about twenty years ago on the initiative of its owner; only the varnish and the oxidation decoration with a sponge on the brass parts have been redone and some restorations have been made. No element was modified or replaced during this intervention, so the integrity of the work was completely preserved.
Stamped with the monogram E. P. in a circular cartouche on the right side of the front.
Height: 87 cm - Length: 150 cm - Depth: 40 cm
Provenance:
- Mr. and Mrs. X., relatives of the artist. Work acquired in March 1934 as part of the decoration of their property by Eugène Printz.
- Mr X., son of the above. Work held by inheritance.
Museum and related work :
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris - The variant in rosewood veneer, presented at the 1933 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and acquired by the City of Paris in 1936 during the presentation of the 17th Group of Artists of that time, is preserved in the collections of this institution (Inv. n° 10 Direction des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, AMOA 484).
Exhibitions and related work :
- XXIIIth Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1933 - The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, presented at this event.
- 17e Groupe des Artistes de ce temps, Paris, 1936 - The rosewood variant presented during this event and acquired on this occasion by the City of Paris.
- Meubles 1920-1937 - Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1986. The rosewood variant presented during this event; described on page 58 and reproduced on page 59 of the exhibition catalogue.
Bibliography:
- Galerie Printz, commercial catalogue, 1934 - The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 21 and described under number 79.
- Art et Industrie - N° 6 of June 1933. The variant in rosewood, today preserved in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 14.
- Mobilier et Décoration - N° 6 of 1933. The variant in rosewood, today preserved in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 216.
- Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui - N° 1 of 1933. The variant in rosewood, today preserved in the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris, reproduced on page 36.
- L'Art Vivant - N° 73 of 1933. The variant in rosewood, today preserved in the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris, reproduced page 246.
- Art & Décoration - N° 7 of 1933. The variant in rosewood, today preserved in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 209.
- Guy Bujon and Jean-Jacques Dutko - Printz - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1986. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 274.
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