ALFRED PORTENEUVE (1896-1949) Living-room cabinet in rosewood veneer on oak core. The front opens with three full doors revealing an interior fitted with shelves. Each side features a trapezoidal projection to accommodate nickel-plated metal ski runner feet. The circular nickel-plated metal escutcheons. One original key, one original key ring. Circa 1935. Hot-stamped A. PORTENEUVE on the back. H.103cm - W.142cm - D.51cm Please note: The metal glides and trapezoid legs of our piece of furniture are strongly reminiscent of Alfred Porteneuve's metal furniture designed by Raymond Subes. Bibliography and related works: - Plaisir de France - January 1937. A model similar to our work reproduced on page 9. - Mobilier et Décoration - March 1937. A model similar to our work reproduced on page 75.
Estimate
€2,000 - €3,000
Result
€7,800
Buyer's premium
30%
ALFRED PORTENEUVE (1896-1949)
Living-room cabinet in rosewood veneer on oak core. The front opens with three full doors revealing an interior fitted with shelves. Each side features a trapezoidal projection to accommodate nickel-plated metal ski runner feet. The circular nickel-plated metal escutcheons. One original key, one original key ring. Circa 1935. Hot-stamped A. PORTENEUVE on the back. H.103cm - W.142cm - D.51cm
Please note:
The metal glides and trapezoid legs of our piece of furniture are strongly reminiscent of Alfred Porteneuve's metal furniture designed by Raymond Subes.
Bibliography and related works:
- Plaisir de France - January 1937. A model similar to our work reproduced on page 9.
- Mobilier et Décoration - March 1937. A model similar to our work reproduced on page 75.
Sale
Friday 21 March 2025・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris