JEAN-MICHEL FRANK | Console table, circa 1940

wrought iron and leather

Acquired from Comté in Buenos Aires, Argentina before 1940 by the father of the present owners

For related examples :
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 86
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, L'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 23

Good overall condition. The metal presents with a few minute cracks, including a larger one along the proper right front junction between the top and the leg, all most likely inherent to the manufacturing process. The patina on the metal presents with some wear along the edges, partially revealing the orange layer underneath, and with a few minute losses revealing the original colour of the metal. The edges of the structure present with a few rare minute dents. The leather is slightly worn overall, presents with scratches, a few scuffs, instances of light discoloration and a few minute dents. There is a scuff/dent of approximately 5 x 0,8 cm to the proper left side of the top. The leather behind the metal handles of the drawers presents with significant wear consistent with use. The stitches of the leather top present with some pilling throughout. The metal handles presents with some oxidation are slightly bent.
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This lot is sold with a certificate from the Jean-Michel Frank Committee.