A CUSTOM ART DECO STYLE PAINTED IRON AND WOOD MOUNTED GLASS AND WROUGHT IRON SHOWCASE Designed b...

A CUSTOM ART DECO STYLE PAINTED IRON AND WOOD MOUNTED GLASS AND WROUGHT IRON SHOWCASE Designed by Rene Lalique in 1927 Incorporating elements from the haberdashery of the Oviatt Building in Downtown Los Angeles. height 85 1/4in (216.5cm); width 75 1/4in (191.1cm); depth 21 1/4in (54cm) Footnotes: Built in 1927 and opened in 1928, Los Angeles' Oviatt Building was an architectural crown jewel in the downtown area. Originally opened as a men's haberdashery, the Oviatt was decorated in the height of Art Deco opulence. Lalique was hired to create the decorative glass elements, and the front entrance door still bears the signature of Rene Lalique. When converted years later to a restaurant, the original showcases were removed and sold. A custom iron and wooden cabinet was designed to house the glass, and newer interior shelves and hardware were also fabricated. The exterior metalwork was executed in the finest fashion, reminiscent of the Art Deco ironwork of Edgar Brandt. The interior was fitted out with grey mohair wrapped panels, and lighting was installed. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W If the lot is not picked up immediately following the auction it may be removed to an offsite storage location for collection. Please contact the salesroom location for further details including dates of removal and applicable charges. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing