Lot Essay
Cf: Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Master of Art Deco, London, 1984, p. 223, (Ruhlmann's design for this model reproduced).
DESIGNED BY JACQUES-EMILE RUHLMANN IN 1920
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A macassar ebony coiffeuse 'Morel' no 1522
Designed by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann in 1920
Swing-mounted circular mirror in bronze surround with macassar ebony-veneered back, above top inlaid with circle of ivory dots, two drop-in side trays, single frieze drawer with ivory knob handle, tapering legs with ivory sabots
20in. (50.8cm.) wide; 45½in. (115.5cm.) high; 12 7/8in. (32.7cm.) deep
Designed by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann in 1920
Swing-mounted circular mirror in bronze surround with macassar ebony-veneered back, above top inlaid with circle of ivory dots, two drop-in side trays, single frieze drawer with ivory knob handle, tapering legs with ivory sabots
20in. (50.8cm.) wide; 45½in. (115.5cm.) high; 12 7/8in. (32.7cm.) deep