Shagreen over wood, ivorine inlay
54"w x 27"d x 29.25"h
This desk and chair are exceptional examples of Springer's high style of design. This design is borrowed from the work of Jean-Michel Frank, and utilizes a dyed sharkskin, a material often used by Frank. Applied signature tag on bottom of chair and drawer: [Karl Springer].
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist
Private collection, Chicago
estimated value:
15.000-20.000 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20 Century
Sales date: 2004-12-05
location: Chicago
Lot number: 111