Maxime OLD (1910-1991) Cherry wood framed screen enclosing rectangular mirrors with gilded brass fasteners underlined by pointed squares Around 1945-1950 H : 174 cm Total length : 150 cm Bibliography : Yves Badetz " Maxime Old, architecte décorateur ", Editions Norma, Paris, 2000, for a console with the model reproduced on page 13 This piece has been appraised by Olivier Old, son of Maxime Old, who confirmed its authenticity A certificate of authenticity will be delivered by him on request from the site www.MaximeOld.net under the headings Contacts or Authentication

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