PIERRE CHAREAU | Hanging Bookcase

walnut, ivory, bone and glass

Private collection, acquired directly from the artist and by descent
Christie's, Paris, November 30, 2006, lot 148
Private collection, Germany

Good overall condition. The wood presents with a few small scratches and some light surface scratches scattered. There are a few small dents, mostly concentrated to the edges, consistent with age and use. There are a few traces of previous restorations (mostly to fill previous small chips), including a larger one along the proper right rear corner on approximately 1,5 cm of diameter. This lot has most likely been re-varnished. There is large hole on top of the shelf, of 32 x 24 cm, original to the making.The glass doors presents with a few very rare and light surface scratches and two corners present with previously re-polished tiny chips, not visually distractive. The shelves present with a few light stains, a few tiny dents and a few scratches, consistent with age and use.
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