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Lot 61
  • 61

Jean Royère

Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description

  • JEAN ROYÈRE
  • Pair of Ours Polaire armchairs, circa 1957
  • wood
  • 71 x 97 x 95 cm ; 28 x 38 1/8 x 37 3/8 in.
velvet upholstery, oak feet

Provenance


Literature

"La Résidence française", Art et Industrie, n. 8, June 1947, p. 20
"Avant, après avec Jean Royère", Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui, n. 47, 1948, p. 45
"Chez Jean Royère à Paris", Plaisir de France, March 1949, p. 37
René Chavance, "Les aménagements nouveaux de Jean Royère et les réflexions qu'ils inspirent", Mobilier et Décoration, n. 8, 1956, pp. 16 and 21
Patrick Favardin, Le style 50, un moment de l'art français, Paris, 1987, p. 53
Jean Royère décorateur à Paris,
exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, pp. 41, 60-63, 70-71, 114-115 et 122
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, pp. 35, 143, 210-211, and 230-231
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, Vol. I, pp. 6-7, 26, 31, 32-34, 46, 68, 95, 98-107, 126, 158, 160, 162, 172, 180, 218 and 266 and Vol. II, pp. 46-47, 82-83, 239 and 274

Condition

EN : Good overall condition. This pair of armchair has been recently re-upholstered under the supervision of Sotheby's and is in excellent condition. The wooden feet with scratches, dents and discoloration overall, all consistent with age and use. FR : Bon état général. Cette paire de fauteuils a été récemment re-garnie sous la supervision de Sotheby's et la garniture est en excellent état. Les pieds en bois présentent des rayures, des enfoncements et une décoloration sur l'ensemble, cohérents avec l'âge et l'utilisation.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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