Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

LUXE: Fine Art & Branded Luxury, Summer 2020

Thu, Aug 20, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 35

Jean-Michel Frank Parchment Desk

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
"The noble frames that came to us from the past can receive today's creations. The house that we build now can welcome ancient things of beauty." - Jean-Michel Frank

Desk is finished on all sides and has solid white oak legs, each curved inside and out. The single drawer has an ebony handle and finger joints.

Designer/Artist; Manufacturer: Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941)
Markings/Notes: J.M. Frank imprint
Country of Origin & Materials: France; parchment, white oak, ebony
Dimensions (H,W,D): 30"h, 48"w, 22"d (22.75"d with handle)

Condition

very good, staining primarily at joints, professional minor restoration included regluing some parchment joints and resealing with lacquer, wear consistent with age and minor use