Lot 118
  • 118

Serge Roche

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • SERGE ROCHE
  • Bench
  • plaster over wood, hide upholstery 
  • 16 1/2  x 73 1/2  x 27 1/2  in. (42 x 186.8 x 70 cm)

Provenance

Friedman Vallois, New York, 2005

Literature

Patrick Mauries, Serge Roche, Paris, 2006, pp. 36-37 (for a related model)

Condition

Overall good condition. The plastered frame presents with some scuffing, rubbing, dirt, and scratches throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. The center of the rear upper edge of the frame with a minor loss to the plaster measuring approximately 3/16 x 7/8 inch. The joints with minor seam separation, common for the material and age. The cushions have been reupholstered and are in good, clean condition. An attractive Baroque-influenced offering from Serge Roche that presents well overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.