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Eugene PRINTZ (1879–1948)
See original version (French)
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Eugene PRINTZ (1879–1948)
See original version (French)
Estimate €18,000 - €25,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Eugene PRINTZ (1879–1948)
Desk in walnut and walnut veneer, circa 1935, with a
extending at the sides by two
solid side panels resting halfway up on a
double semi-circular base decorated with sponge-oxidised
brass, opening via two belt-style drawers with
bronze pull-handles.
Stamped ‘E. Printz’ and with original key.
H.: 75 cm. – W.: 106.5 cm. – D.: 60 cm.
(Signs of wear, scratches, peeling)
Note:
A desk with shelves, exhibited at the 1934 SAD,
is comparable to our example.
Bibliography:
- Guy Bujon & Jean Jacques Dutko, E. Printz, Editions du
Regard, 1986, comparable desk reproduced on p. 199.
- Auction catalogue: Furniture and Works of Art, Galerie Printz,
Edition Ducros et Colas, 1934; a similar desk
is reproduced on p. 52 under lot number 108.
“I have always been moved by the mysterious beauty that emanates from the interplay of curves and straight lines.
At a time when purely rectilinear styles were in vogue, I remained, whenever I could, faithful to this inclination of my tastes, which I have elevated to the status of a principle …
Above all, I want furniture to be alive.”
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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