Details
A RARE PAIR OF UPHOLSTERED BERGERES
BY SUE ET MARE, CIRCA 1920
The gondola back and arms sweeping down to a circular seat on four legs, the scrolled back carved to resemble gathers of fabric, the aprons also carved as fabric with a fringed border, the legs each carved with a tassel, upholstered in tufted green velvet--32¾in. (83cm.) high (2)
BY SUE ET MARE, CIRCA 1920
The gondola back and arms sweeping down to a circular seat on four legs, the scrolled back carved to resemble gathers of fabric, the aprons also carved as fabric with a fringed border, the legs each carved with a tassel, upholstered in tufted green velvet--32¾in. (83cm.) high (2)
Literature
Aaron Lederfajn and Xavier Lenormand, 1930 Quand le Meuble Devient Sculpture, Le Louvre des Antiquaires Exposition, March 6-June 6, 1981, ill. 22
Martin Battersby, The Decorative Twenties, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1988, p.61
Victor Arwas, Art Deco, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1980, p.54
Martin Battersby, The Decorative Twenties, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1988, p.61
Victor Arwas, Art Deco, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1980, p.54