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Charlotte Perriand
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Charlotte Perriand
- Dining Table
an early example in fir, from the dining room of a French Alps resort
Literature
Boris Lacroix, "Mobiliers et Ensembles de Vacances," Art et Décoration, no. 9, 1948, pp. 8-9
Charlotte Perriand: Un Art de Vivre, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1985, pp. 48-49 (for the model in the Synthèse des Arts exhibition, Tokyo, 1955) and p. 54
Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand: An Art of Living, New York, 2003, pp. 145-146, 235 and 239
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand: Un art d'habiter, Paris, 2005, pp. 400, 402-403, 417 and 436
Condition
Overall in very good condition consistent with age and use. Scattered nicks, surface scratches and minor staining throughout the table. The top shows remnants of former stains, minor liquid damage (concentrated to the middle portion of one side of the table) and approximately six scattered drink rings. The top with pitting and scattered impressions from use throughout. Legs show more concentrated nicks, scratches and dings concentrated to the lower portions as expected with use. With scattered minor areas of infill likely original. Legs with some dryness and minor cracks to the immediate ends of the feet consistent with age.
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.