Lot 51 · Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
A Fall-Front Secretaire, Circa 1933
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- Estimate
- $30,000–$40,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, New York · 19 December 2013
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4323271
- Record
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Alfred Porteneuve, A FALL-FRONT SECRETAIRE, CIRCA 1933. Christie's, 19 Dec 2013, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4323271.
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Alfred Porteneuve, A FALL-FRONT SECRETAIRE, CIRCA 1933. Christie's, 19 Dec 2013, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4323271.
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From the same sale Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design · Dec 2013
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Unique Pendant/Brooch, 1972 | LOUIS NEVELSON (1899-1988) | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| A 'Ministre' Table Lamp, Circa 1920 | EDGAR BRANDT (1880-1960) AND DAUM FRERES | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| A Table Lamp, Circa 1931-32 | JEAN-MICHAEL FRANK (1895-1941) | $120,000–$180,000 | |
| A Ceiling Light, Circa 1925 | Albert Cheuret | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| A Jardiniere, Circa 1926-28 | Edgar Brandt | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| A Sconce, Circa 1875 | Thomas Jeckyll | $8,000–$12,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Porteneuve | TABLE À JEUX - Circa 1937 | $30,035 | Artcurial, Feb 2016 | |
| Alfred Porteneuve | Pair of Cabinets | Sotheby's, Dec 2004 | ||
| Alfred Porteneuve | lit double, vers 1934 | Sotheby's, Nov 2011 | ||
| Alfred Porteneuve | Pair of Club Chairs, circa 1935 | Christie's, Dec 2024 | ||
| Jean Dunand | Table d'appoint | Sotheby's, May 2024 | ||
| Alfred Porteneuve | Desk | Phillips, Feb 2024 | ||
| Alfred Porteneuve | lit de repos, vers 1930 | Sotheby's, Nov 2014 | ||
| Alfred Porteneuve | Dining Table and Eight Chairs | Sotheby's, Mar 2004 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.