Le Design Français at Piasa
On May 5th, Piasa Auction House in Paris presents a new selection of design creations from French iconic names from the 20th Century. Here is my very personal selection.
With a total of 207 lots, this auction presents a good and diverse selection of famous French designers. For the fans, there are several creations from Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Mathieu Mathégot…
From the full selection available here, I picked up 12 pieces trying to have a diverse collection both in terms of prices and dates of creation.
You can download the catalogue here.
Important note: there is no commercial link between the auction house and myself and the presentation is completely independent from any direct or indirect contract.
Lot 12 - Pair of armchairs by Eugène Printz
Creation date: circa 1940
Pair of armchairs
Mahogany and fabric
H 86 × L 59 × P 48 cm
Estimate: EUR 6,000 / 9,000
(sold for EUR 7,150)
Lot 20 - Sofa, 'Spirale' by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann
Creation date: circa 1925
Amboyna burl, fruitwood, bronze and fabric. Stamped beneath the back left foot. Model referenced under n°523AR/518NR. H 54 × L 178 × P 91,5 cm
Estimate: EUR 120,000 / 150,000
Lot 21 - 219 pieces cutlery set, 'Atlantic' model by Christian Fjerdingstadt for Christofle
Creation date: 1928/1934. Silvered metal. Signed on every piece with the Christofle's stamp. Varying dimensions. Complete description of the set can be provided upon enquiry. Presented in: René Joubert (1885-1931) and Philippe Petit (1885-1945) pour DIM, attributed to Hutch
Macassar ebony and horn. Creation date: 1928/1935
'Orfèvrerie Christofle Pavillon de Hanovre 33, Bd des Italiens Paris' plaque. H 127,5 × L 54 × P 46 cm
Estimate: EUR 6,000 / 9,000 (sold for EUR 7,800)
Lot 29 - High chest of drawers by Maxime Old
Creation date: 1954. Mahogany and metal
Estimate: EUR 12,000 / 18,000 (sold for EUR 15,600)
Lot 47 - Pair of sconces, model 1541 edited by Arlus
Creation date: circa 1960
Pair of sconces, model 1541
Gilded solid bronze
H 52 × L 28 × P 10 cm
Estimate: EUR 3,000 / 4,000 (sold for EUR 9,100).
Lot 52 - Recliner by Jean Prouvé
Creation date: circa 1935
Lacquered metal, wood, fabric and leather
H (variable) 105 × L 63 × P 86 cm
Model created for the Religious community of Lorraine.
Estimate: EUR 2,500 / 3,500 (sold for EUR 15,600)
Lot 83 - Screen by Pierre Jeanneret
Creation date: circa 1960. Teak and fabric. H 166 × L 168 × P 3,5 cm - Each leaf: H 166 × L 56 × P 3,5 cm. Provenance: Public buildings, Chandigarh, India
Estimate: EUR 10,000 / 15,000
Lot 105 - Lecture hall bench by Jean Prouvé
Creation date: circa 1952. Folded sheet metal and wood. H 119,5 × L 211 × P 72,5 cm
Manufactured by the Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Provenance: Modèle created for the Faculté de Médecine Paris Descartes
Estimate: EUR 6,000 / 9,000 (sold for EUR 9,750)
Lot 146 - 'Agrafe' table lamp with two articulations by Serge Mouille
Creation date: 1957.
Lacquered steel and brass.
H 63 × L 32 × P 12 cm
Estimate: EUR 3,000 / 4,000
(sold for EUR 11,700)
Lot 169 - Set of three vials and two liquor glasses by Maurice Marinot
Creation date: circa 1910
Blown white glass with polychrome enamels
Marked C1, C2, B3 on the vials and B9, C1 for the glasses
In decreasing size: H 23 × Ø 8 cm ; H 21,5 × Ø 8 cm ; H 20,5 × Ø 9 cm ; H 10 × Ø 4 cm ; H 7,5 × Ø 4,5 cm
Provenance: Marcel Michaud collection (family friend to Maurice Marinot and his daughter Florence)
Estimate: EUR 3,000 / 4,000
Lot 198 - Set of three lounge chairs by Michel Ducaroy
Ligne Roset edition. Wood structure and wool. Creation date: circa 1965. H 67 × L 66 × P 74 cm
Estimate: EUR 10,000 / 15,000
(sold for EUR 14,300)
Lot 199 - Desk and side table by Michel Boyer
Creation date: 1970. Macassar ebony, lacquered wood and steel sheet metal
Desk: H 75,5 × L 200 × P 90 cm - Side table: H 55 × L 70 × P 40 cm
Provenance: Special order for the Rothschild bank, Paris
Estimate: EUR 20,000 / 30,000
(sold for EUR 27,300)
Article updated on May 6th, 2021 with sales results.
