Lot 15
  • 15

Jean Prouvé

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

Description

  • Jean Prouvé
  • "Standard" Table
  • red lacquered steel and oak

Provenance

DeLorenzo 1950, New York

Literature

Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé:  Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 2: 1934-1944, Basel, 2000, cat. nos. 883.e,1; 883.h,4-5 883.h,5 and 901
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé:  Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944-1954, Basel, 2005, cat. nos. 1005.1-2; 1119.2; 1119.3,1-2 and 1119.4,1-2

Condition

Overall in excellent condition. It is likely that the top of the table been refinished and the legs have been repainted at some point in the table's history. With only gentle wear consisting of nicks, scratches, and dings as would be expected from use, concentrated primarily to the legs. The top with general wear as would be expected with use including areas of rubbing, unevenness to the color and scattered areas of discoloration to the surface that appear to be remnants of stains. Each of the feet with adhesive pads.
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.