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Lot Essay
A virtually identical bureau by Schmit & Cie was sold at Christie's, London, 26 January 2006, lot 197 (£26,400 with premium).
The celebrated rue de Charonne firm of Frederic Schmit, founded in 1856, became known as Schmit & Cie around the time that they exhibited at the Paris 1889 Exhibition. An album of the firm's designs was sold at Christie's, London, 26 February 1998, lot 405.
The celebrated rue de Charonne firm of Frederic Schmit, founded in 1856, became known as Schmit & Cie around the time that they exhibited at the Paris 1889 Exhibition. An album of the firm's designs was sold at Christie's, London, 26 February 1998, lot 405.