A tortoiseshell sidetable
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A tortoiseshell sidetable

FRANS FRANCK, CIRCA 1930

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A tortoiseshell sidetable
Frans Franck, circa 1930
Oval form, curved stretchers
17¾in. (45cm.) high; 19¾in. (50cm.) wide; 12.3/8in. (31.5cm.) deep
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Lot Essay

Cf: Art Déco Belgique 1920-1940, p. 194

Other examples of his work are in the collections of the Museum in Anvers.
The 'Maison Franck' was situated in Anvers and specialised in furniture and decoration in materials such as tortoiseshell. Because of the richness of the materials the pieces often display a simplicity of form and clarity of line in keeping with the spirit of this collection.

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