Edgar Brandt

Galerie Claude Art Deco, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 2002

Mobilier & Decoration, Paris, January, 1934, p. 7
Friedrich Claus, Friedrich Walter, eds, Edgar Brandt: Kunstschmied der Art Déco, exh. cat., Cologne, 2002, pp. 58-61, illustrated

Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. An area to the rear upper left corner with a very minor loss of veneer running vertically, approximately 9 cm long. Three ares of veneer have been replaced to the bottom lower front left corner, the largest approximately 2 cm in length. A minor area of repair to the lower front centre of the cabinet, approximately 3 cm in length running horizontally. Five areas of veneer have replaced to the lower front right corner, the largest approximately 3 cm in length. An area of veneer to the top right front corner has been replaced, approximately 2 cm in length. Very minor chips to the rear right lower corner, approximately 10 cm in length. A minor chip to the rear top right corner, approximately 0.5 cm. Very minor chip to one corner of the top glass surface, which is likely a later replacement. Minor oxidation to the gilt bronze elements throughout.
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