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Charlotte Perriand
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Charlotte Perriand
- Table from the Maison du Brésil, Cité Universitaire, Paris
all drawers molded MODELE CHARLOTTE PERRIAND/BREVETE S.G.D.G.; the three later drawers also molded © CHARLOTTE PERRIAND/ADAGP 2002/TIRAGE LIMITE BRESIL 02
painted metal, laminated plywood top with one original gray plastic drawer and three later drawers
Provenance
Orange Group, New York
Sotheby's New York, December 18, 2004, lot 531
Literature
Françoise Choay, "Vous montre le Pavillon du Brésil que Le Corbusier vient d'achever à la Cité Universitaire de Paris," L'Œil, No. 57, September 1959, pp. 54-59
W. Boesiger, ed., Le Corbusier et son Atelier Rue de Sèvres 35, Œuvre Complète 1957-1965, New York, 1990, pp. 192-199
Elisabeth Vedrenne, Le Corbusier: Mémoire de Style, Paris, 1998, pp. 66-67
"Le Corbu à la Cité U.," L'Œil, No. 501, November 1998, pp. 70-75
W. Boesiger, ed., Le Corbusier et son Atelier Rue de Sèvres 35, Œuvre Complète 1957-1965, New York, 1990, pp. 192-199
Elisabeth Vedrenne, Le Corbusier: Mémoire de Style, Paris, 1998, pp. 66-67
"Le Corbu à la Cité U.," L'Œil, No. 501, November 1998, pp. 70-75
Condition
The table top is gray in color and has surface scratches throughout as would be expected. The edges with dings, scuffs, and marks throughout and underside with areas of water staining. The frame with chips and losses to the paint. Areas of corrosion and rust. Frame also with scratches, scuffs, dings as would be expected. The table has two drawers on opposing sides for a total of four: two black, one yellow, and one gray. The gray drawer is the earlier example. Overall very good condition with normal wear.
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.