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Lot 95: EUGENE PRINTZ (1889-1948)

Est: €60,000 EUR - €80,000 EURSold:
AguttesParis , FranceDecember 07, 2010

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Description

EUGENE PRINTZ (1889-1948)

Exceptionnel secrétaire à corps quadrangulaire, à découpe cintrée, en placage de palissandre de Rio, surmonté d'une tablette rectangulaire soutenue par une sphère et des arceaux en laiton à patine nuageuse traités en oxydation.
Il ouvre en façade par un abattant donnant sur un bar éclairant en placage de sycomore découvrant un intérieur entièrement plaqué de miroirs et en partie basse par deux portes.
L'ensemble est entièrement recouvert de trois panneaux en dinanderie à décor d'échassiers et de motifs végétaux stylisés patinés par Jean Dunand.
Il repose sur une base trapézoïdale soulignée d'un jonc débordant en laiton oxydé.
Clef d'origine.
Estampillée en bas à droite "EP" en marqueterie.
Vers 1935.
H : 140 cm
L : 79 cm
P : 37 cm
(Légers accidents)
Né en 1889 dans une famille d'ébénistes, la formation d'Eugène Printz est avant tout familiale et classicisante. Il apprend à réaliser des meubles dans la tradition du XVIII° avec une technique irréprochable et un savoir-faire inégalable.
Ce n'est qu'à partir des années 20' qu'il semble gagné par les nouvelles recherches artistiques de son temps. Il commence alors à collaborer avec Pierre Chareau et à exposer de façon récurrente aux différentes expositions (salon d'automne, exposition internationale des Arts Décoratifs etc...). Très vite, le succès est au rendez-vous et il réalise des meubles aussi bien pour le mobilier national que pour des aristocrates ou des célébrités de l'époque.

Le milieu des années 30, c'est-à-dire la date de réalisation des deux secrétaires que nous présentons, correspond à un retour à des formes plus généreuses et plus rondes, ainsi qu'à une accentuation de la part du décor sur le meuble. Certains spécialistes de l'ébéniste qualifient même cette période de « baroque ».
On y retrouve cependant des éléments récurrents du vocabulaire stylistique de l'artiste.
Ainsi le souci de la ligne et de la construction architectonique du meuble sont ici bien présents, l'esthétisme ne lui faisant jamais oublier la vocation pratique du meuble. De même, Printz, ne renonce pas, à son goût du détail et du raffinement. Les deux secrétaires sont donc entièrement plaqués intérieurement de sycomore mais également de miroirs. Les archives de l'époque attestent du soin et des recherches constants de Printz pour améliorer la fonctionnalité et la qualité de ses réalisations. L'emploi du métal, soulignant les lignes du meuble, est une réminiscence de sa formation « classique » mais aussi le témoignage de son goût pour l'emploi du métal dans le mobilier.
Le décor du meuble constitué de trois panneaux de laque à décor d'échassiers est réalisé par Jean Dunand, avec qui Printz collabora à partir de 1928. Cette collaboration devait durer jusqu'à la mort de Dunand en 1942 avant d'être poursuivie par son fils Pierre.
Cette association de deux grands « esprits » de leur époque permit la réalisation de meubles exceptionnels que se disputent encore âprement aujourd'hui les collectionneurs.
La beauté des décors des panneaux de laque réalisés par Dunand ayant tendance à éclipser son travail d'ébéniste, Printz eut alors l'idée d'un nouveau décor : le travail aux acides sur métal.
Exceptional Rio rosewood secretary surmounted by a rectangular flap supported by a sphere and oxydized brass hoops.
it opens in front by a flap onto an illuminating bar in sycamore veneer showing an interior entirely lined with mirrors.
The whole piece is covered with three copperware panels decorated with wading birds and stylized plant motifs patinated by Jean Dunand.
It stands on a trapezoid base with an extending oxydized brass trim.
Original key.
Stamped in marquetry "E P" on the lower right hand side.
Circa 1935.
H : 55 in.
L : 31 in.
D : 14 1/2 in.
(slight accidents)
Being born, in 1889, into a family of cabinet makers, Eugene Printz recieved a mainly family and conventionally classical training.
He learnt to make furniture in the traditional 18th century style with perfect technical knowledge and incomparable expertise.
It wasn't until the 1920's that he began to become interested in the new artistic research of those times, to collaborate with Pierre Chareau and to be present in different exhibitions (Salon d'Automne, Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs etc...)
He quickly became successful and began making furniture, not only for the Mobilier National but also for the aristocrats and famous people of that period.
The middle 1930's, that is to say when the two secretaries that we are presenting were made, corresponds to a period when more generous, rounded forms and also more decoration were appreciated once again, a period that certain specialists qualify as being "baroque".
However one can find certain recurring elements of the artist's stylistic vocabulary.
Here the worry of design and architonic furniture construction are well present, however he never permitted the aestheticism to make him forget the practical function of furniture.
Printz never gave up his taste for detail and refinement.
The interiors of the two secretaries are not only entirely lined in sycamore but also in mirrors.
The archives of the period tell of Printz's continual research to improve the practicality and the quality of his work.
The use of metal to accentuate the lines of furniture is reminiscence of his classical training and it also tells of his taste for metal in furniture design.
The three lacquered panels decorated with wading birds were made by Jean Dunand with whom Printz collaborated from 1928 until Dunand's death in 1942, after which he collaborated with his son Pierre.
This association of two great "minds" of their time permitted the making of exceptional pieces of furniture which are so sought after today by art collectors.
As the beauty of Dunand's lacquered panels tended to overshadow his own work, Printz had the idea to invent a new type of decoration: the use of acides on metal

Artist or Maker

Literature

Bibliographie : - "Printz", Editions du Regard, 1986, Paris, variante du modèle présenté reproduite page 109, 282 et 283.- Félix Marcilhac, "Jean Dunand", Edition de l'Amateur, Paris, 1991, variante du modèle présenté reproduite page 88 et page 261 sous le numéro 544.- Anthony Delorenzo, "Jean Dunand", E.P.Dutton, New-York, 1985, variante du modèle présenté reproduite page 57.- Dominique Forest-Marie-Cécile Forest, "La dinanderie Française-1900-1950", Les Editions de l'amateur, Paris, 1995, modèle similaire reproduit page 80.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

Purchased items may be withdrawn, free of charges, following the sale and until 10.00 AM the next day at Drouot.

All items which are not been collected will be transferred to storage of Drouot " Drouot magasinage" ( +33.1.48.00.20.56) there will be storage fees charged directly by Drouot Magasinage.

The auctioneer is not responsible for the storage of purchased lots.

From the moment the hammer falls, sold items will become the exclusive responsability of the buyer. The buyer will be solely responsible for the insurance, L'Hôtel des Ventes de Neuilly assumes no liability for any damage to items which may occur after the hammer falls.

The auctioneer is not responsible for the storage of purchased lots.

Auction Details

20th Century Decorative Art & Design

by
Aguttes
December 07, 2010, 02:30 PM CET

Drouot 9, rue Drouot, Paris , 75009 , FR

Terms

Buyer's Premium

23.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
€0€499€20
€500€999€100
€1,000€2,999€200
€3,000€9,999€500
€10,000€19,999€1,000
€20,000€49,999€2,000
€50,000+€5,000

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Purchased lots will become available only after payment in full has been made.
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The buyer of lots identified by * will be subject to charges of 5,5% in addition to the sale premium and the hammer price.

GUARANTEES

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noted in the legal records thereof. Attributions were made in view of scientific and artistic knowledge at auction date.

An exhibition prior to the sale permits buyers to establish the conditions of the works offered for sale and no claims will be accepted after the hammer has fallen.

Some differences may appear between the original work and its illustration; no claims can be made on such matter.

The dimensions are given only as an indication.

The French text is the official text and will be the text referred to in the case of a dispute.

The descriptions in English and the measurements in inches are given for information purposes only and can not serve as the basis for a complaint.

State condition of the works is not notified in the catalogue, buyers are required to study them personally. No request would be accepted concerning restorations after the adjudication.

BIDS

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From the moment the hammer falls, sold items will become the exclusive responsibility of the buyer. The buyer will be solely responsible for the insurance, L'Hôtel des Ventes de Neuilly assumes no liability for any damage to items which may occur after the hammer falls.
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For purchased items of various sizes (objects, furniture etc…)
All items which have not been collected at Drouot will be transferred
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For the first 15 days (until the 25th of June 2010), storage
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Passed this delay (from the 28th of June 2010 onwards), storage fees
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Items measuring less than 50 cm in height :
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In order to simplify the collect, items of various sizes will be stored together
at our storage unit for one same buyer.

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not guarantee the handling procedure. The buyer will therefore be expected to
insure the minimum presence of two persons for the collect.

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The sale will be conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay us the buyer's premium together with any applicable value added tax.

The hammer stroke will mark the acceptance of the highest bid and the pronouncing of the word "adjugé" or any equivalent will amount to the conclusion of the purchase contract between the seller and the last bidder taken in consideration.

The internet bid live constitutes a bidding contract between the bidder and Aguttes.

Payment

If payment is made by cheque or by wire transfer, lots may not be withdrawn until the payment has been cleared. Foreign cheque are not accepted. If you are not in France, please find our bank information below for payment by SWIFT or bank wire transfer :

Beneficiary name : SAS CLAUDE AGUTTES
Bank name : Banque de Neuflize ABN AMRO
Bank address : 3 avenue
Hoche 75008 Paris
ABA : FR76 3078 8009 0002 0586 9000 223 - SWIFT : NSMBFRPPXXX
Account number : 02058690002

Internet Fee
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee (Artfact or Invaluable fee) is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.

Collect, storage and shipping

Purchased items may be withdrawn, free of charges, following the sale and until 10.00 AM the next day at Drouot.

All items which are not been collected will be transferred to storage of Drouot " Drouot magasinage" ( +33.1.48.00.20.56) there will be storage fees charged directly by Drouot Magasinage.

The auctioneer is not responsible for the storage of purchased lots.

From the moment the hammer falls, sold items will become the exclusive responsability of the buyer. The buyer will be solely responsible for the insurance, L'Hôtel des Ventes de Neuilly assumes no liability for any damage to items which may occur after the hammer falls.

The auctioneer is not responsible for the storage of purchased lots.

Premium

Internet Fee
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee (Artfact or Invaluable fee) is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.

The sale will be conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay us the buyer's premium together with any applicable value added tax.

The buyer's premium is 20 % + VAT of 3,92 % of the final bid.

The buyer of lots identified by * will be subject to charges of 5,5% in addition to the sale premium and the hammer price.

Taxes and VAT

The buyer's premium is 20 % + VAT of 3,92 % of the final bid.

The buyer of lots identified by * will be subject to charges of 5,5% in addition to the sale premium and the hammer price.

Please note that the 3% of Internet fee (Artfact or Invaluable fee) is included in our premium.

There are no additional Internet charges.

Condition Reports

The auctioneer is bound by the indications in the catalogue, modified only by announcements made at the time of the sale noted in the legal records thereof. Attributions were made in view of scientific and artistic knowledge at auction date.

An exhibition prior to the sale permits buyers to establish the conditions of the works offered for sale and no claims will be accepted after the hammer has fallen.

Some differences may appear between the original work and its illustration; no claims can be made on such matter.

The dimensions are given only as an indication.

The French text is the official text and will be the text referred to in the case of a dispute.

The descriptions in English and the measurements in inches are given for information purposes only and can not serve as the basis for a complaint.

State condition of the works is not notified in the catalogue, buyers are required to study them personally. No request would be accepted concerning restorations after the adjudication.