Lot 289: De Coene Frères Art Moderne Three-Drawer Ebonized Chest

De Coene Frères Art Moderne Three-Drawer Ebonized Chest
Belgium, circa 1930s. Elegant rectangular form with three long drawers, each fitted with gilt-bronze ring pulls, and gilt-bronze corner mounts on square tapering legs. Retains the original “De Coene” label.
height 34 inches, width 52 1/2 inches, depth 17 inches
Provenance: Karl Kemp & Associates, Ltd., New York, November 11, 2008, purchase price $18,600, copy of sale receipt available
A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Condition: Minor surface wear and light scratches to the top; small chips along the front top edge.

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Estimate: $1500- $2500

Auction Date: January 24, 2026

Realized Price: $1952