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Jean Royère
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- An Important and Rare "Liane" Five-Branch Wall Lamp
- wrought iron with paper shades
Provenance
DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Literature
Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Jean Royère, Paris, 1999, pp. 51-52
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, pp. 265 and 269
Béatrice Salmon, ed., Masterpieces of the Museum of Decorative Arts Paris, Paris, 2006, p. 188 (for an example in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris)
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The black metal arms with only minor scratches, some losses to paint and minor specks of white house paint. The shades are in good condition with minor discolored areas likely caused by the proximity to the lightbulb. The wall light is electrically stable and is currently wired for use in the US.
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.