A PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE CAST-RESIN 'ROSE' CHESTS OF DRAWERS

TONY DUQUETTE, CIRCA 1985 AFTER AN EARLIER MODEL

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A PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE CAST-RESIN 'ROSE' CHESTS OF DRAWERS
Tony Duquette, circa 1985 after an earlier model
Each with cream and rose-painted rectangular top over braided rope and tassel border above two long floral relief-carved drawers on square feet
36in. (91.4cm.) high, 46in. (116.8cm.) wide, 19in. (48.2cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

The original 'rose' chest was Adrian's "favorite" piece of furniture and was featured in advertising for his gowns. Duquette purchased the deteriorating plaster original from Adrian and reproduced it in resin. Only ten copies were produced. The original 'rose' chest was used by Cecil Beaton in his sets for Mrs. Higgins' house in Warner Bros. 'My Fair Lady'