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Paul Dupré-Lafon & Hermès
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 EUR
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Description
- Valet de nuit
Signé Hermès sur le cuir du cintre et celui de la tablette escamotable. Estampillé P. Dupré-Lafon à la base.
La maison Hermès nous a confirmé que ce modèle habituellement construit en acajou ou bois noirci n'avait été réalisé qu'à peu d'exemplaires en chêne cérusé
- haut. 138 cm, larg. 44,5 cm, prof. 43,5 cm
en chêne cérusé d'origine. Le fût à trois montants ajourés reçoit dans sa partie médiane une tablette rabattable gainée de cuir rouge, le cintre gainé de même est surmonté de trois tiges de laiton ; supports latéraux en laiton en épis et piétement ratelier à barre de laiton transversale formant porte chaussures
Literature
Bruno Foucart, Jean-Louis Gaillemin et Yves Gastou, Les décorateurs des années 40, éd. Norma, Paris, 1999, p. 121 ; Thierry Couvrat-Desvergnes, Paul Dupré-Lafon, décorateur des millionaires, éd. de l'Amateur, Paris, 1990, pp. 204 et 205 ; Mobilier & Décoration, 1935, modèle reproduit p. 138
Condition
Petit coup dans l'angle du plateau en cuir. Quelques traces d'humidité sur le piétement. Traces d'oxydation sur les parties en laiton. Le cuir présente une très belle patine. Parfait état général
Little bump at a corner of the leather folding tray. Some humidity stains at the feet. Stains of oxidation at the brass. The red leather presents a very nice patina. Perfect overall condition
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.
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.