Lot Essay
cf. Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, éditions du Regard, Paris, 1983, p.274, illustrates this model.
Details
'RED HEAD', AN AMBOYNA, GALUCHAT AND IVORY DRESSING TABLE AND CHAIR
BY JACQUES-EMILE RUHLMANN
The central surface and drawer front inset with diamond pattern galuchat and ivory banding, the pivoting bronze mirror surround supported by a semi-circular frame, the rounded kneehole flanked on either side by a bank of three short drawers, the entire construction upon a U-form base, branded Ruhlmann and A-encircled
48½in. (123cm.) high, 35½in. (90cm.) wide, 18in. (46cm.) deep, together with a slipper chair of similar design
27in. (68.5cm.) high (2)
BY JACQUES-EMILE RUHLMANN
The central surface and drawer front inset with diamond pattern galuchat and ivory banding, the pivoting bronze mirror surround supported by a semi-circular frame, the rounded kneehole flanked on either side by a bank of three short drawers, the entire construction upon a U-form base, branded Ruhlmann and A-encircled
48½in. (123cm.) high, 35½in. (90cm.) wide, 18in. (46cm.) deep, together with a slipper chair of similar design
27in. (68.5cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Estate of Ellen L. Parkinson
Christie's, New York, March 16, 1991, lot 129
Christie's, New York, March 16, 1991, lot 129