Lot Essay
Compare with a wardrobe with similar bronze applique by Androusov illustrated in: Yvonne Brunhammer, André Arbus Architecte Décorateur des Années 40, Paris, 1996, p. 174.
DESIGNED BY ANDRE ARBUS, BRONZE BY VADIM ANDROUSOV, CIRCA 1935/40
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A bronze mounted armoire
Designed by Andre Arbus, bronze by Vadim Androusov, circa 1935/40
Simple form with relief moulding, raised on a flat plinth, the flush fitting doors applied with a bronze plate cast as the head of a Renaissance youth, en suite with Lot 445
55in. (139.7cm.) wide; 66¼in. (168.3cm.) high; 17¼in. (43.8cm.) deep
Bronze head signed in the maquette Androusov
Designed by Andre Arbus, bronze by Vadim Androusov, circa 1935/40
Simple form with relief moulding, raised on a flat plinth, the flush fitting doors applied with a bronze plate cast as the head of a Renaissance youth, en suite with Lot 445
55in. (139.7cm.) wide; 66¼in. (168.3cm.) high; 17¼in. (43.8cm.) deep
Bronze head signed in the maquette Androusov