Emile Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933) Art Deco Table "elegant" Model

Rare authentic Art Deco period pedestal table model “Elegant” by Jacques Emile RUHLMANN (1879-1933) designed in his workshop by his own master cabinetmaker Maurice Pré (1907-1988) who received technical education from the Ecole Boulle including he will leave in 1924 to enter at Ruhlmann where he will remain until the death of the latter, that is to say for eight years. Precious table with a structure in rosewood veneer with a radiating circular top bordered by a carved ring resting on a faceted shaft giving rise to three arched and tapered legs ending in gilded bronze clogs. Remarkable quality and good state of conservation. Dimensions: 67 cm high X 51 cm wide. Provenance: Our pedestal table comes directly from the heirs of master cabinetmaker Maurice Pré. Note that a detailed invoice will be given to the future buyer. Furniture listed in the Ruhlmann reference under the number 1161a NR. Bibliography: similar models and with variants reproduced in: - Henri Clouzot, "Modern style in interior decoration", Charles Massin Éditeur, Paris sd, plate 27. - Émile Bayard, "French applied art today" , Ernest Gründ Publisher, Paris, page 13. - Léon Moussinac, "Sketch of Ruhlmann", Documentary Collection of Modern Art, Editions Albert Lévy, Paris 1924, page 13. - Gabriel Henriot, "Le Pavillon du Collectionneur", Furniture and Decoration, 1925, page 19. - Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Bedrooms and bathrooms", Art and Industry, October 1926, page 43. - Alain Lesieutre, "The Spirit in Splendor of Art Deco", Les Éditions Paddington Press, New York 1974, n°125 page 147. - L. Charles Watelin, "The psychology of the bedroom", L'Art et les Artistes, January 1925, page 134. - Henri Clouzot, "Le Style Moderne dans Interior Decoration", Charles Massin Publishers, Paris sd, plate 27. - "Ruhlmann cabinetmaker and decorator of the 20s", Knowledge of the Arts, February 1960, sketch page 49. - Yvonne Brunhammer, "1925", Les Presses de la Savoir , Paris 1976, page 52. - Florence Camard, "Ruhlmann", Les Éditions du Regard, Paris 1983, pages 90 (Boudoir of the Hôtel du Collectionneur, 1925), 202 (ground floor of the Hôtel Ruhlmann, 1923-1924) and 268.