Paul DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971) Exceptional modernist... Lot 58

Paul DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971) Exceptional modernist mantel with chrome-plated metal structure embellished with patinated leather rectangles, most probably by Hermès. Floor and interior encircled by a blackened metal ring. Mesh fire screen with shovel, tongs and bar. Probably one-of-a-kind, circa 1935-1940 Bibliography: Thierry Couvrat Desvergnes, Paul Dupré-Lafon, décorateur des millionnaires, Richer/éditions de L'amateur, model reproduced p. 71.