15th Jun, 2016 10:00
Fine Art
Sold for £880
Lot details
An early 20th Century Gothic revival carved walnut library table, by Christian Krass, Lyon (1868-1957), the rectangular top with carved floral decoration resting on dragon pattern corinthian column and Romanesque arched supports, joined by undertier with turned shaped and carved spindles, terminating in scrolling acanthus capped feet, 63 x 35 x 30in. high. NOTE Christian Krass was a celebrated cabinet maker working out of Lyon. He was known for his quality bespoke work and later a distinct modernist style. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs D'Aubusson and was later apprenticed to the Master of Art Deco furniture, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
An early 20th Century Gothic revival carved walnut library table, by Christian Krass, Lyon (1868-1957), the rectangular top with carved floral decoration resting on dragon pattern corinthian column and Romanesque arched supports, joined by undertier with turned shaped and carved spindles, terminating in scrolling acanthus capped feet, 63 x 35 x 30in. high. NOTE Christian Krass was a celebrated cabinet maker working out of Lyon. He was known for his quality bespoke work and later a distinct modernist style. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs D'Aubusson and was later apprenticed to the Master of Art Deco furniture, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
Auction: Fine Art, 15th Jun, 2016
