ALFRED PORTENEUVE (1896-1946) - AFTER A MODEL DESIGNED BY ÉM - Lot 573

ALFRED PORTENEUVE (1896-1946) - AFTER A MODEL DESIGNED BY ÉMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879-1933) Based on the Drouantransat light model (no. 27 in the old reference list and no. 103 in the new reference list) - our pair of chairs made around 1935 for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Pair of Bridge-type armchairs in ribbed, molded and carved beech. Sabre-type legs; at the front forming curvilinear arm brackets, at the rear extending into backrest uprights. The seat belt of each armchair is highlighted by a rush. The carved armrests each feature a recess at the console junction. Reverse seats and backs (re)upholstered in beige fabric with piping. Height: 80 cm - Length: 54 cm - Depth: 60 cm Provenance : Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris, avenue de Friedland in the 8th arrondissement - Our suite of armchairs specially made for this building. Bibliography and related works : - Collectif - Ruhlmann ; un génie de l'Art déco - Éditions du Musée des Années 30 / Somogy / Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, 2001. Drouant armchairs by E.J. Ruhlmann reproduced on page 196. - Florence Camard - Ruhlmann - Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1983. Variant of the Ledrouagrasse armchair by E.J. Ruhlmann reproduced on page 266. - Florence Camard - Ruhlmann - Éditions Monelle Hayot, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 2009. Ledrouant léger armchairs by E.J. Ruhlmann reproduced on pages 261 and 265, and the Ledrouant léger model by E.J. Ruhlmann referenced (AR 27 and NR 103) on page 502 in the "Répertoire de sièges" chapter of the Inventaire typologique des meubles de Ruhlmann section. We would like to thank Mr. Emmanuel EYRAUD for his expertise on this lot.