ARMAND-ALBERT RATEAU (1882 - 1938)

 

Unique pair of cabinets in neo-classical inspiration style. Commissioned for the dining room of a private mansion in the rue Raffet in Paris in 1928.
The pediments with inverted doucines in solid amaranth are carved with a
light gadrooned canopy. The frame rests on carved fluted legs.
Functioning as a bar-cabinet, the first piece boasts a set of two drawers, whe-
reas the second, a silverware cabinet, features a set of five drawers, opened by
keys in the shape of bees.
Stamped '1405-5405' and '1405-5405' bis.

Dimensions: H 155,5 x W 68,5 x D 36 cm - H 61,2 x W 27,3 x 14,17 in.
Period: Circa 1928
Material: Amaranth wood
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris by descendance from the original
commissioner

 

 

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