EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948) MODEL DESIGNER - JEAN SAINT GEORGES COLLABORATOR/SUCCESSOR & DECORATOR Rare two-seater sofa in cut, molded and stained beech. The armrest fronts are cut-out and curved; the front belts are arched and form the front legs, which are entirely sabotaged with sponge-oxidized brass. Sabre-type rear legs. Seat, back, sides, armrests and cushions upholstered in green velvet. H. 78 cm - W. 134 cm - D. 82 cm Used condition. Provenance: From an important and complete decoration by Jean Saint Georges. Bibliography and related works: - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 9 of September 1948. Identical model reproduced on page 21 in an article entirely devoted to Eugène Printz by René-Jean. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, February 1939. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on page 69. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, May 1946. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 8, 17 and 19. - Guy Bujon & Jean-Jacques Dutko - Printz - Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1986. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 204 and 285.
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Lot no. 115

EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948) MODEL DESIGNER - JEAN SAINT GEORGES COLLABORATOR/SUCCESSOR & DECORATOR Rare two-seater sofa in cut, molded and stained beech. The armrest fronts are cut-out and curved; the front belts are arched and form the front legs, which are entirely sabotaged with sponge-oxidized brass. Sabre-type rear legs. Seat, back, sides, armrests and cushions upholstered in green velvet. H. 78 cm - W. 134 cm - D. 82 cm Used condition. Provenance: From an important and complete decoration by Jean Saint Georges. Bibliography and related works: - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 9 of September 1948. Identical model reproduced on page 21 in an article entirely devoted to Eugène Printz by René-Jean. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, February 1939. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on page 69. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, May 1946. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 8, 17 and 19. - Guy Bujon & Jean-Jacques Dutko - Printz - Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1986. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 204 and 285.

Estimate
€5,000 - €10,000
Result
€6,500
Buyer's premium
30%
EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948) MODEL DESIGNER - JEAN SAINT GEORGES COLLABORATOR/SUCCESSOR & DECORATOR Rare two-seater sofa in cut, molded and stained beech. The armrest fronts are cut-out and curved; the front belts are arched and form the front legs, which are entirely sabotaged with sponge-oxidized brass. Sabre-type rear legs. Seat, back, sides, armrests and cushions upholstered in green velvet. H. 78 cm - W. 134 cm - D. 82 cm Used condition. Provenance: From an important and complete decoration by Jean Saint Georges. Bibliography and related works: - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 9 of September 1948. Identical model reproduced on page 21 in an article entirely devoted to Eugène Printz by René-Jean. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, February 1939. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on page 69. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 2, May 1946. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 8, 17 and 19. - Guy Bujon & Jean-Jacques Dutko - Printz - Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1986. Our sofa; a variation on the armchair reproduced on pages 204 and 285.
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Drawings, Ancient and modern paintings, Jewelry and watches, Silverware, Asian art, Decorative arts from the 17th to the 20th century - Including the R. & G. Schmitt Collection and the M. & Mme T. Parisienne Collection. & G. Schmitt Collection and M. & Mme T. Parisian Collection.
Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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