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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 517

Rare Marc Du Plantier Attributed "Lotus" Console

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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probably circa 1939, with rectangular variegated white marble top over gilt metal or brass frame with stretchers, 33 x 68-1/2 x 19-1/2 in. - Note: For a closely related example by Du Plantier, of slightly longer form, sold at Christie's London, March 6 2019 lot 108 for $238,000. - Provenance: Purchased by Robert Johnson at a Madison Avenue Gallery, circa 2000 (no records retained); Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina

Condition

marble in good condition, brass frame with surface distress overall, some spots of verdigris and polish residue, welded joints with some visible solder (as made)
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