A Pierre Vandel Paris ètagére bibliothèque, French, 1970s-1980s

THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY

the four tier black lacquered aluminium body with gold foil banding, each shelf inset with black laminated glass, stamped 'PIERRE VANDEL PARIS'
196.5 cm high, 105 cm wide, 30 cm deep

• Lot Sold $1,000 (Hammer Price)
• $1,220 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney

Condition Report

Areas of abrasion to the black lacquered finish on the frame in places, particularly pronounced at the outside middle right and outside lower right section of the frame. Other less significant losses, surface scratches and ecretions to the black lacquered finish throughout. The black laminate to the underside of the glass shelves has begun to perish on some of the panels, and areas of loss to the black finish have begun to develop, particularly where the shelves have adhered to the supporting brackets underneath. Some of the shelf support brackets are missing, however the shelves are secure overall. Generally structurally sound.

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