Jean Prouvé

DeLorenzo 1950, New York

Galeries Jousse Seguin and Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 1998, p. 149
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé:  Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3:  1944-1954, Basel, 2005, cat. nos. 1243 and 1243.R

Overall in very good condition. The wooden seat is in excellent shape with only some minor surface scratches and nicks to edges. There is one small area of infill to the underside of the seat, which is not visible once the chair is righted. The metal frame with minor chips and accompanying losses, some of which reveal the metal underneath, concentrated to the top of the feet. With surface dirt and surface scratches. Possibly repainted and with hardware replaced. Please note there is a period leather seat cover. There is a tear at one of the seams extending approximately one inch to the interior flap of leather that goes over the top edge of the seat back. The tear is at the very end of the edge and therefore it does not affect the fit of the cover, although it is visible once placed on the chair. Original hardware and springs appear intact. Otherwise the cover shows normal wear and surface dirt.
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.
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