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Jean Dunand, 1877-1942
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Dunand
- La conquête du cheval
- Signé en bas à gauche Jean Dunand
- haut. 62 cm, larg. 57 cm
panneau de laque à fond or à décor de cinq chevaux sauvages argent, or rouge et or brun, poursuivis par deux cavaliers. Réduction de l'un des panneaux réalisés pour le fumoir des premières classes du paquebot Normandie
Literature
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand, vie et oeuvre, éd. de l'Amateur, Paris, 1991, p.153 et 316 ; A. Van de Lemme, art Déco Style, éd. Nathan, Paris, 1987, p. 41 ; Bruno Foucart, Normandie Queen of the Sea, éd. Vendome, New York, 1985, p. 78 ; Mobilier & Décoration, janvier 1935, p. 167 ; La Revue du Louvre et des Musées de France, n°4-5, 1986, p.233 n°1
Condition
A few tiny chips to the gilting onto the lower edge near the left angle. A few grey-brown stains probably oxidation, (visible on catalogue illustration) onto the panel. Excellent overall condition
Quelques minuscules éclats à la dorure sur l'arrête inférieure, près de l'angle gauche. Quelques rares taches brun-gris (visibles au catalogue) sur le panneau. Excellent état.
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.