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200 - Carlo BUGATTI (1856–1940) Drum chair, no. 201 (variant), the…
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Estimate €4,000 - €5,000
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Carlo BUGATTI (1856–1940) Drum chair, no. 201 (variant), the model created around [1895/1900] A rare asymmetrical chair with a circular seat. The rear legs, in columns of varying heights, are decorated with marquetry featuring geometric motifs in copper and pewter. The curved backrest and circular seat are upholstered with their original parchment The frame is made of stained and blackened wood H_124 W_49 D_49 cm. Bibliography: - Fabbrica italiana mobili artistici - A. De Vecchi e C. (formerly C. Bugatti C.), sales catalogue, Milan, circa 1902/05. A variant of our chair is reproduced under no. 201 (unpaginated). - Carlo Bugatti at the Musée d’Orsay, illustrated summary catalogue of the archive and collections – Marie-Madeleine Massé, published by the Musée d’Orsay and Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, 2001. A variant of our chair featured in the document (inventory no. ODO1996-40-319) is reproduced under number 8.9 on page 91. - Bugatti, the furniture; Bugatti, the sculptures; Bugatti, the cars – Bernard Lamarche-Vadel, Bernard Dufour, Anna Lamparska-Rivet, Éditions de la Différence/Galerie Beaubourg, Paris, 1995. Variant reproduced on page 141. Archives: The Carlo Bugatti archive held by the Musée d’Orsay contains a photograph, inventory number ODO1996-40-319, showing four pieces of furniture, including a variant of our chair bearing the number 201. Note: A model identical to our chair took pride of place in Lord Battersea’s famous bedroom (entirely designed by Carlo Bugatti) in his London home around 1900.
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About the sale The Arts of the 20th and 21st Centuries
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Auction time 07/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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