Private Hotel, Paris 
Bonhams & Butterfields, New York, June 12, 2006, lot 1173
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Bernard Champigneulle, “L’Exposition Rétrospective de J.-E. Ruhlmann,” Mobilier et Décoration, December 1934, p. 452
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1983, pp. 179 and 226 (for drawings of related models)

Overall in good condition. The mirror with scattered surface scratches consistent with age and handling. The largest scratch is located in the center of the mirror plate, measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches long. The glass surfaces with some foxing and areas of minor loss to the silvering around the rim. The wooden support with some minor wear and discoloration concentrated to the upper corners, consistent with age and use. The wood with some vertical age cracks on the front, and one larger age crack on the reverse of the support measuring approximately 4 3/4 inches long, consistent with material overtime. A very chic and highly functional object by Ruhlmann.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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