Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Faux Stacked Books Chest / Decorative Box by Don Andres

Description

Vintage Trompe l'oeil faux 'pile of books' chest / decorative box by Andres de Morgades for his and Don Russell's eponymous company, Don Andres (ca. 1970s/80s, USA).
Composed of a lacquered wooden stacked books structure with hand-painted / gilt details that unexpectedly opens via brass hinges to reveal a paper lined interior storage compartment.
Attractive decorator piece in very good, vintage condition with only minimal wear to the original lacquer and light spotting to the interior.
Artist hand-painted signature present and retains the manufacturer's tag.
H: 16" x L: 17.88" x D: 12.63" (closed) / D: 25.5" (open)

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good, vintage condition with only minimal wear to the original lacquer and light spotting to the interior.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in.
Width: 17.88 in.
Depth: 12.63 in.

Category: Boxes
Origin: United States
Materials: Lacquer, Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good, vintage condition with only minimal wear to the original lacquer and light spotting to the interior.

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Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Faux Stacked Books Chest / Decorative Box by Don Andres

Lot 0180

Estimate $460-$980

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