Lot 64 · The Spirit of Paris: An Important Private Collection of 1920s and 1930s Design
'Rodo' Chair or 'Director's Chair', circa 1931
Jean-michel Frank · cerused oak, leather upholstery
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- Estimate
- $15,000–$20,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The Spirit of Paris: An Important Private Collection of 1920s and 1930s Design, New York · 6 June 2022
- Dimensions
- 31 7⁄8 x 22 3⁄4 x 18 3⁄4 in. (81 x 58,1 x 47,7 cm)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3457285
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jean-michel Frank, 'Rodo' Chair or 'Director's Chair', circa 1931. Christie's, 6 Jun 2022, lot 64. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3457285.
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Jean-michel Frank, 'Rodo' Chair or 'Director's Chair', circa 1931. Christie's, 6 Jun 2022, lot 64. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3457285.
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From the same sale The Spirit of Paris: An Important Private Collection of 1920s and 1930s Design · Jun 2022
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soliflore, circa 1904-1909 | ÉMILE DECŒUR (1876-1953) | $1,800–$2,400 | |
| Pair of inkwells, circa 1935 | Jean Michel Frank | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| Set of three Nesting tables, circa 1939 | Jean Michel Frank | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| Dressing Table, circa 1925 | Jean Michel Frank | $80,000–$120,000 | |
| Coupe, circa 1940 | Marc Du Plantier | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Armchair, circa 1922 | Jean Michel Frank | $30,000–$50,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-michel Frank | Pair of side chairs | $38,700 | Phillips, Jun 2026 | |
| Jean-michel Frank | Rare and Important, Three Drawer Console Desk, from the Pala | Chiswick Auctions, Apr 2026 | ||
| Jean-michel Frank | Rare and Important Low Side Table | Chiswick Auctions, Aug 2026 | ||
| Jean Michel Frank | A Rare Three-Seat Settee | Sotheby's, Dec 2021 | ||
| Gio Ponti | Desk | Phillips, Jun 2021 | ||
| Jean-michel Frank | Pair of "Rodo" folding stools | Phillips, Jun 2018 | ||
| Jean-michel Frank | Pair of Modernist Bridge Armchairs | Chiswick Auctions, Apr 2026 | ||
| Gio Ponti | Pair of armchairs, from the 'Augustus' ocean liner | Phillips, Oct 2023 |
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.