EMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN | Araignée table

Macassar ebony, silvered bronze, ivory and ivorine

Ernest Tisserand, "Chronique de l'Art Décoratif, Toujours les 'Officiels'. Les projets de M. Ruhlmann, Lectures", L'Art Vivant, November 15, 1925, p. 26
Henri Clouzot, "Le miracle du mobilier Français - Ensembles mobiliers de Ruhlmann", L'Illustration, June 30, 1928, p. 687
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 1983, pp. 99 and 283
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 2009, pp. 123, 139 and 175

Very good overall condition. The Macassar ebony presents with a few light surface scratches, very rare instances of very light discoloration due to sun exposure and a few rare and very light craquelures, consistent with the aging process of the material. The table has been re-varnished at a later date and presents with a few tiny instances of restorations (a few scattered tiny restorations to the veneer, a few rare previously stabilized cracks and traces of restorations along the seams). Some ivory inlays have been replaced by ivorine at a later date. The table is a bit wobbly.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Reference numbers 1018AR and 1220NR in the Ruhlmann Archives, Musée des Années 30, Boulogne Billancourt