Georges Rual: furniture, purchasing and appraisal in Brest

The furniture of Georges Rual is a key area of research for DIZAGN in the field of Breton decorative arts. Chairs bearing his name are featured in the PIASA French Design auction catalogue from January 2021.

Creations sought after

Chairs, sofas, desks and other furniture attributed to Georges Rual, as well as drawings, invoices and workshop archives.

How do you document your play?

Attribution must be based on construction, materials, markings, and comparison with documented pieces. Stylistic similarities are a lead to explore; however, they are not sufficient to identify an author.

Submit a work to DIZAGN

Do you wish to sell an item or request an appraisal? Send overall and detailed photographs, dimensions, signatures or marks, condition, and the town where the item is located to contact@dizagn.fr. Indicate whether your request concerns a sale or an appraisal.

Thibault Lannuzel, DIZAGN, based in Brest: 06 67 83 33 39. The preliminary study helps to clarify the allocation and conditions of a possible purchase proposal or expert assessment mission.

To delve deeper

Read the detailed information sheet: route, key dates, sources and bibliography.

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