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Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Secrétaire à pente dit Van Beuningencirca 1930 amboyna burr veneer, tinted oak, leatherette and gilt bronze 107 x 116 x 46 cm ; 42⅛ x 45 ⅝ x 18 ⅛ in. ------------------------------------------- Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Secrétaire à pente dit Van Beuningenvers 1930 placage de loupe d'amboine, chêne teinté, maroquin et bronze doré 107 x 116 x 46 cm ; 42⅛ x 45 ⅝ x 18 ⅛ in.Condition reportVery good overall condition. Provided with two keys. The secretaire has been re-varnished at a later stage and presents with tiny losses of varnish throughout, as well as tiny dents..The front presents with scratches mainly located in the center and with tiny dents along the edges.The back with losses of wood along the lower edge, with tiny dents, two important scratches and an old adhesive label. The legs with tiny dents and a front leg with cracks on the varnish. On the same side, there is an important scratch.The maroquin is in very good condition, with traces of humidity, small stains and surface scratches, and with a ring mark.The brass is slightly oxidized. All consistent with age and use.ProvenanceAncienne collection Van BeuningenGallery Vallois, ParisPrivate collection, Paris------------------------------------------- Ancienne collection Van BeuningenGalerie Vallois, ParisCollection privée, ParisLiteratureFlorence Camard, Jacques Émile Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, p.314, our model-------------------------------------------Florence Camard, Jacques Émile Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, p.314 pour notre secrétaireCatalogue noteReference number NR1611 in the artit's réferencier------------------------------------------- Modèle repertorié sous le numéro NR1611 dans le réferencier de l'artiste