Jules LELEU (1883-1961) & Katsu HAMANAKA (1895-1982) (AT - Lot 528

Jules LELEU (1883-1961) & Katsu HAMANAKA (1895-1982) (ATTRIBUTED TO) "Silver vermiculage on red background". RARE tripod GUERIDON with large circular top. The base is in mahogany veneer with three cut-out legs, each sabotaged by a wide overhanging nickel-plated metal glide. The top in lacquer with silver-treated vermiculated motifs on a red background; the underside in blond tortoiseshell lacquer. Circa 1930-1940. Tassel-marked 8671 in the center under the base. Height 50 cm; Diameter 90 cm (Condition of use, woodworm holes, wear and small chips to the lacquer, the base anchored in a slightly different place from the original). Provenance: From the entire decoration of a Biarritz villa. Bibliography and related works: Mobilier et Décoration N° 5, June 1950. A Leleu pedestal table with identical clogs is reproduced on page 7. Expert : Emmanuel EYRAUD - eyraud.expert@free.fr - Tel : +33(0)6.07.83.62.43