Sycamore maple and painted beech bookcase, - Lot 312

Sycamore maple and painted beech bookcase, circa 1980, attributed to Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998) the lower part, in geometric marquetry with cube motifs, opens with four doors and four trays; the upper part features three shelves in three modules. Height 240 cm, width 280 cm, depth 65 cm; Height 94 1/2 in, width 110 1/4 in, depth 25 1/2 in PROVENANCE : Former Princess Niloufar Pahlavi Collection, A house by Jacques Grange. The Italian designer Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998) created some of the most important interiors of the postwar period, including those of Gianni Agnelli, Aristotle Onassis, Lee Radziwill and Gianni Versace, and was also a set designer for film and opera. A similar pair of bookcases has been sold at Christie's Paris, 6 November 2015, lot 956. Condition report: in overall good condition, despite the usual scratches and dents due to use and age, structure solid, some overall chips to the paint in places, some wear in places, tiny stains on the removable trays in places is visible on the illustration the lower part with floor doors. Very impressive model, very elegant, ready to display. The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Aponem upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France. The export of this item outside France (including to other European Union countries), as well as its export outside the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Upon request and payment of an administrative fee, Aponem can apply for authorization to export your Lot(s) outside France. Sold by designation Please ask for the condition reports before the sale, they are not included in the listings.