Furniture presented at the Paris Colonial Exhibition in 1931. Exceptional ceremonial furniture in Madagascar rosewood and precious wood, entirely designed according to the golden ratio by A. Fréchet (1874-1967) decorator and director of the Ecole Boulle from 1919 to 1934.
Made 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 date of creation) on the back.
H. 185 cm - W. 130 cm - D. 46 cm
History:
This piece of furniture was part of a series of four identical display cases, with only the central sculpted motifs showing slight variations, designed by André Fréchet for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
Related bibliography:
- La Renaissance (de l'Art Français et des Industries de Luxe) - August 1931. An article by Arsène Alexandre, entitled Les travaux de l'École Boulle, relates the presence of this prestigious educational establishment at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition page 6.
Date: 1931
Dimensions: H. 185 cm - W. 130 cm - D. 46 cm
Ref: 14WKJNRK4O
| Style | Art Deco (Bookshelves, Showcases Furniture of Art Deco Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Bookshelves, Showcases Furniture 20th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | André Fréchet |
| Cabinetmaker | Ecole Boulle |
| Width (cm) | 130 |
| Height (cm) | 185 |
| Depth (cm) | 46 |
| Materials | Rosewood |
| Internal reference | 582 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 1 Business Day |
| Location | 13200, Arles, France |
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