Lot Essay
The inset painting in the offered lot was commissioned in Venice, Italy by Tony Duquette. Its pair is offered as lot 487
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Details
A LOUIS XV STYLE PARCEL-GILT LOW TABLE INSET WITH CIRCLE OF HENRI GASCARS PAINTING
The rectangular tray top with portrait roundel surmounted by floral garland on scrolling cabriole legs
19in. (48.5cm.) high, 56in. (142.5cm.) wide, 43in. (109.2cm.) deep
The rectangular tray top with portrait roundel surmounted by floral garland on scrolling cabriole legs
19in. (48.5cm.) high, 56in. (142.5cm.) wide, 43in. (109.2cm.) deep
Literature
Richardson, Nancy. 'The Sorcerer's Eye: Tony Duquette transports the whole world home'. House & Garden, December 1983, p. 162.
Shanahan, Ellen Rome. 'Tony Duquette'. Venice Magazine, May 1995, p. 68.
Geran, Monica. 'Anthony Michael Duquette'. Interior Design, December 1997, p. 13.
Geran, Monica. 'Fantasia: The matchlessly magic, fabulous, and forever timeless creations of California designer Tony Duquette'. Interior Design, April 1999, p. 199.
Doonan, Simon. 'Is Tony Duquette Bonkers?'. Nest, Summer 1999, p. 102.
Shanahan, Ellen Rome. 'Tony Duquette'. Venice Magazine, May 1995, p. 68.
Geran, Monica. 'Anthony Michael Duquette'. Interior Design, December 1997, p. 13.
Geran, Monica. 'Fantasia: The matchlessly magic, fabulous, and forever timeless creations of California designer Tony Duquette'. Interior Design, April 1999, p. 199.
Doonan, Simon. 'Is Tony Duquette Bonkers?'. Nest, Summer 1999, p. 102.