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Lot 19
  • 19

Jean Dunand

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean Dunand
  • Fauteuil, vers 1924
  • lacquered wood
  • 64 x 59,5 x 55 cm (25 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 21 5/8 in.)
bois laqué écaille, dossier semi-circulaire, pieds à gradins
Porte le numéro 373 sur la traverse

Literature

Paul Follot, Les Intérieurs français au Salon des artistes décorateurs, Paris, 1927, pl. 26
Léon Werth, "Le XVIIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs", Art et Décoration, Janvier - Juin 1927, p. 179
Paul T. Frankl, New Dimensions, New York, 1928, pl. 55
Jean Dunand, Jean Goulden, catalogue d'exposition, Galerie du Luxembourg, Paris, Mai - Juillet 1973, pp. 50 et 102
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand, Vie et oeuvre, Paris, 1991, p. 95

Condition

FR : Oxydation de la laque sur tout le pourtour du dossier. Quelques traces de coupures , tâches et salissures notamment à l'avant du dossier. Un devis de restauration établi par un restaurateur professionnel est disponible sur demande. EN : The lacquer, originally brown-orange is partially discolorated all over the surface; the armrest became beige due to the oxydizing (use) and the back is faded due to the light. Some little stains all over the piece, and tiny bruises along the edges of the feet. A professional restoration quote is available on request.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."