R & Y Augousti, Reptile Chest of Drawers
R & Y Augousti, Reptile Chest of Drawers
France, late 20th century, reptile skin wrapped mahogany chest with raised panel top and sides, two over three flush drawers, labeled.
41 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 20 in.
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s.
Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Overall good condition; some minor rubbing to some corners.
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R & Y Augousti, Reptile Chest of Drawers
France, late 20th century, reptile skin wrapped mahogany chest with raised panel top and sides, two over three flush drawers, labeled.
41 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 20 in.
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s.
Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Overall good condition; some minor rubbing to some corners.