Jaques Adnet, Fr., Modernist Desk for Hermes
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Description
Jaques Adnet, French, 1900-1984, Hand stitched leather over metal, wood writing surfaced desk for Hermes,c.1960, pivoted drawer sold with Bellini for Cassina Italian leather side chair, chair bears makers label to underside. Note: See letter from Tom Thomas. This desk was a gift to the consignor from Paul Manno, who at the time of the gift was the head of Jansen New York. (AMYG8100/2) {MM}
Property Title:
From the Collection of Amy Greene, NYC.
“Greene, 83, was one of Monroe's closest friends and confidantes. She was the Cuban model-turned-housewife of Milton Greene, a celebrity photographer who first photographed Monroe in 1953; hit it off with her; and had her as his and Amy's houseguest at their home in Weston, Connecticut, where they lived with their infant son, for four years (1954-1957) while Monroe, at the height of her fame, took a hiatus from living and working in Hollywood, and eventually returned on her own terms, as the co-chief -- with Milton -- of her own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions” (As reported in the Hollywood Reporter)
Measurements: Desk: 38 "H x 41"W x 20"D, Chair: 32"H x 19"W x 19"D
Property Title:
From the Collection of Amy Greene, NYC.
“Greene, 83, was one of Monroe's closest friends and confidantes. She was the Cuban model-turned-housewife of Milton Greene, a celebrity photographer who first photographed Monroe in 1953; hit it off with her; and had her as his and Amy's houseguest at their home in Weston, Connecticut, where they lived with their infant son, for four years (1954-1957) while Monroe, at the height of her fame, took a hiatus from living and working in Hollywood, and eventually returned on her own terms, as the co-chief -- with Milton -- of her own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions” (As reported in the Hollywood Reporter)
Measurements: Desk: 38 "H x 41"W x 20"D, Chair: 32"H x 19"W x 19"D
Condition
Use wear, surface scratches to wood, some stains and wear to leather, chair with heavy use wear and fading
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Jaques Adnet, Fr., Modernist Desk for Hermes
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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