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Charles & Ray Eames
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de fauteuils et un repose pieds modèles 670 et 671, modèles dessinés en 1956
- fauteuils : haut. 83 cm, larg. 83 cm, prof. 86 cm ; repose pieds : haut. 43 cm, larg. 64, prof. 53 cm
à coquille et repose-tête en bois laqué thermoformé gainé de cuir blanc. Piétement en aluminium poli et noirci
Literature
C. Courtecuisse, Dis-moi le Design, éd. Isthme, Paris, 2004, p. 39 ; Charlotte & Peter Fiell, 1000 chairs, éd. Taschen, Cologne, 2000, p. 337 ; Patrick Favardin, Les années 50, éd. du Chêne, Paris, 1999, p. 37 ; Leslie Pina, Classic Herman Miller, éd. Schiffer, 1998, p. 58 ; John & Marilyn Neuhart, Ray Eames - Eames Design, the Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, éd. Harry N. Abrams Inc, 1994, p. 207 ; F. Baudot, Les assises du siècle, éd. du May, Paris, 1990, p. 55 ; Design since 1945, Philadelphia Museum of art, éd. Rizzoli, New York, 1983, p. 125 ; Les assises du siège contemporain, catalogue d'exposition au Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1968, p. 55 ; K.L. Sembach, Moderne Furniture Designs 1950-1980, éd. Schiffer, Atglen, p. 102
Condition
Premier fauteuil : manque de laque sous l'assise sur la coque et sur les tranches, un morceau de laque sous la coque se détache. Usure d'usage au cuir qui présente quelques parties grises.
Deuxième fauteuil : un des capitons est décousu, éclat au contre-plaqué laqué de l'assise sur un des angles. Cuir légèrement gris à certains endroits
Repose-pieds : manque environ 1 cm de laque sur la tranche d'un des côtés. Cuir légèrement rapé et griffé sur 2 cm
First armchair : some lacquer missing under the seat and at the edges. A part of lacquer is ready to burst under the seat. Signs of use at the leather that is at some parts greyish.
Second armchair : one of the paddings is unsewed, the lacquer veneer of the seat is damaged at the edges. Leather slightly greyish at some parts
The ottoman : some lacquer missing at the edge of one side. Leather slightly scratched on approximatively 2 cm
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.