AN IMPORTANT SYCAMORE DESK AND CHAIR , DESIGNED BY T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS AND EXECUTED BY PETERSON STUDIOS FOR THE CASA ENCANTADA, CIRCA 1937

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ROGER PRIGENT'S MALMAISON

New York

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26 November 2002

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Lot 287 | "For me, Malmaison has always been less a store and more of an education. Since we launched ELLE DECOR in 1989, Malmaison's always been my favorite source -- not only for objects, but for information. And who better than Roger Prigent to tell you the who, what, where, why and how behind a wonderful console or a great chandelier? Roger's patience, kindness and generosity know no bounds, and his passion for design will continue to inspire us all." Margaret Russell Read more

AN IMPORTANT SYCAMORE DESK AND CHAIR

DESIGNED BY T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS AND EXECUTED BY PETERSON STUDIOS FOR THE CASA ENCANTADA, CIRCA 1937

Price realised

USD 38,240

Estimate

USD 40,000 - USD 60,000

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AN IMPORTANT SYCAMORE DESK AND CHAIR
Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and executed by Peterson Studios for the Casa Encantada, circa 1937
The desk with parchment top bordered with a faintly embossed greek-key design
the desk 31in. (80cm.) high, 56in. (142cm.) wide, 31in. (80cm.) deep; the chair 32in. (81cm.) high

Provenance

Mrs. J.O. Weber.
Mr. Conrad Hilton.
Sotheby Park Bernet New York, Neo-Classical Art Moderne Furniture, Part II, 5 February 1981, lots 102-103.
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"For me, Malmaison has always been less a store and more of an education. Since we launched ELLE DECOR in 1989, Malmaison's always been my favorite source -- not only for objects, but for information. And who better than Roger Prigent to tell you the who, what, where, why and how behind a wonderful console or a great chandelier? Roger's patience, kindness and generosity know no bounds, and his passion for design will continue to inspire us all."

Margaret Russell
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AN IMPORTANT SYCAMORE DESK AND CHAIR

DESIGNED BY T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS AND EXECUTED BY PETERSON STUDIOS FOR THE CASA ENCANTADA, CIRCA 1937

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