Paul FOLLOT (1877-1942) Important varnished oak sideboard, veneered with lemon tree, Macassar ebony and different species of wood, with a curved quadrangular body opening on both sides by two glass doors and two solid central doors. Marquetry decoration on the central doors of fruit cups and garlands and on the whole perimeter of the piece of furniture of a frieze of stylized apples. Interior with adjustable height shelves. Corner leg with eight curved conical legs in the upper part, decorated with a marquetry pastille in the lower part on conical gilded metal shoes. Size: 94 x 270 x 62 cm. 37 x 106,2 x 14,5 in. approximately Small cracks in the veneer, slight scratches, marks and rubbing to the wood, restorations, oak reinforcements under the furniture, weakened central legs, restorations Expert : Amélie MARCILHAC History: an identical enfilade model was presented at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs of 1911 on the stand of Paul Follot Bibliography: Catalogue of the VIth Salon of the Société des Artistes Décorateurs, 23 February - 26 March 2011, piece of furniture designated as "Dresser, table, eight armchairs". Charles Saunier, "VIème Salon de la Société des Artistes Décorateurs", Art & Décoration, Paris, 1911, p. 86 for a photo of the piece of furniture in situ. M. Maignan, "A propos du Salon de la Société des Artistes Décorateurs", L'art décoratif, Paris, 1911, identical model reproduced in situ p. 191. Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Volume III: Furniture, Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge, 1996, similar model reproduced p. 193 and referenced with the wrong date of 1910