Bernard Rancillac (born 1931) Elephant Chairdesigned 1966enameled steel, plasticheight 40 1/2in (102.8cm); width 55 1/2in (140.9cm); depth 53 1/2in (135.8cm) — Bernard Rancillac (born 1931) Elephant Chairdesigned 1966enameled steel, plasticheight 40 1/2in (102.8cm); width 55 1/2in (140.9cm); depth 53 1/2in (135.8cm)

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Estimate: $3,000–$5,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 27 October 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-738558
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Bernard Rancillac, Bernard Rancillac (born 1931) Elephant Chairdesigned 1966enameled steel, plasticheight 40 1/2in (102.8cm); width 55 1/2in (140.9cm); depth 53 1/2in (135.8cm). Bonhams, 27 Oct 2019, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-738558.

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Bernard Rancillac, Bernard Rancillac (born 1931) Elephant Chairdesigned 1966enameled steel, plasticheight 40 1/2in (102.8cm); width 55 1/2in (140.9cm); depth 53 1/2in (135.8cm). Bonhams, 27 Oct 2019, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-738558.

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