EUGÈNE PRINTZ (1879-1948) Lignes brisées, March 1934, the only example in this type of wood known to date, most probably a unique piece, a variant in Patawa palm veneer of the model in rosewood veneer presented at the XXIIIrd Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1933, and acquired by the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in 1936. Exceptional 7-drawer chest of drawers in Patawa palm veneer. The suspended body features a central projection on the top and opens with a horizontal series of three drawers in the lower section, topped by two wide drawers and two narrow drawers. Each drawer has a top edge trimmed with a sponge-oxidized brass plate and a herringbone-shaped grip, also in oxidized brass. The base, entirely plated in sponge-oxidized brass, houses the front foot, also in sponge-oxidized brass, with a herringbone frieze motif set in scrolls. The sides are supported by long, projecting tongues in oxidized brass. Drawer interiors in sycamore maple. Restored some twenty years ago on the initiative of its owner; only the varnish and the sponge-oxidation decoration on the brass parts have been redone, and the usual restorations have been carried out. No elements were altered or replaced during this intervention, so the integrity of the work has been totally preserved. Stamped with the monogram E. P. in a circular cartouche in standing wood on the right jamb of the front. Height: 87 cm - Length: 150 cm - Depth: 40 cm Provenance : - Mr. and Mrs. X., close friends of the artist. Acquired in March 1934 as part of Eugène Printz's complete decoration of their property. - M. X., son of previous generations. Owned by inheritance. Museumand related work : Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris - The variant in rosewood veneer, presented at the 1933 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and acquired by the City of Paris in 1936 as part of the presentation of the 17th Groupe des Artistes de ce temps, is held in the collections of this institution (Inv. n° 10 Direction des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, AMOA 484). Related exhibitions and works : - XXIIIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1933 - The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, presented at this event. - 17e Groupe des Artistes de ce temps, Paris, 1936 - The rosewood variant presented at this event and acquired by the City of Paris. - Meubles 1920-1937 - Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1986. The rosewood variant presented at this event; described on page 58 and reproduced on page 59 of the exhibition catalog. Bibliography: - Galerie Printz, catalog commercial, 1934 - The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 21 and described under number 79. - Art et Industrie - N° 6 of June 1933. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 14. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 6 of 1933. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 216. - Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui - N° 1 of 1933. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 36. - L'Art Vivant - N° 73 of 1933. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 246. - Art & Décoration - N° 7 of 1933. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 209. - Guy Bujon and Jean-Jacques Dutko - Printz - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1986. The rosewood variant, now in the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, reproduced on page 274.