Lot Essay
This design is registered in the Ruhlmann archives, Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, ref. no. 301, as illustrated.
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'TOURNEBLOCH', A HIGH-BACK CHAIR
Details
EMILE JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879-1933)
'TOURNEBLOCH', A HIGH-BACK CHAIR
solid macassar ebony, close-nailed leather, the chair with a swivel action
47 ¼ in. (120 cm.) high; 29 ¼ in. (74.2 cm.) wide; 30 in. (76 cm.) deep
stamped Ruhlmann
'TOURNEBLOCH', A HIGH-BACK CHAIR
solid macassar ebony, close-nailed leather, the chair with a swivel action
47 ¼ in. (120 cm.) high; 29 ¼ in. (74.2 cm.) wide; 30 in. (76 cm.) deep
stamped Ruhlmann
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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