Lot 291 · 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
Chest of Drawers, 1940S
French · stained beech, mirrored glass
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,666–$2,500
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, London (South Kensington) · 23 April 1998
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5259943
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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French, CHEST OF DRAWERS, 1940S. Christie's, 23 Apr 1998, lot 291. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5259943.
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French, CHEST OF DRAWERS, 1940S. Christie's, 23 Apr 1998, lot 291. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5259943.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settee, 1940S | Frits Henningsen | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Armchair, Designed 1966 | Warren Platner | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| 'Womb' Chair and Ottoman, Designed 1948 | Eero Saarinen | £2,500–£3,500 | |
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| A Pair of Regency Ormolu and Cut-Glass Two-Light Candelabra | A PAIR OF REGENCY ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA | £5,000–£8,000 | |
| Executive Desk, Designed 1958 | Studio Bbpr | £1,500–£2,000 |
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