12-14-201712-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3045BBoston
December 14, 2017 11:00 AMCalender
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Neoclassical-style Desk

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$1,353$1,100
Auction: 20th Century Design - 3045BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 14, 2017 11:00AM

Description:

Neoclassical-style Desk
Leather, wood, paint
From an interior appointed by Victor Proetz (1897-1966),United States
Rectangular leather top over two drawers centered by an inset single drawer with circular pulls, raised on four columns with gilt accents, joined to dark veneered rectangular plinths, heavy wear to top, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 51, dp. 26 in.

Note: Victor Proetz was a noted interior decorator, architect, and author of poetry and verse. He was born in St. Louis and worked in Illinois, New York, and London.
Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate $600-800


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