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Jean Prouvé, 1901 - 1984
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Bureau Dactylo et sa chaise, vers 1950
- Hauteur : 69 cm (27 1/8 in.) Largeur : 120 cm (47 1/4 in.) Profondeur : 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
le plateau en chêne reposant sur quatre pieds en métal plié profilé aile d'avion laqué noir, terminés en acier brut ; la chaise en contreplaqué et métal laqué noir
Provenance
Vente Leclere, Marseille, 2 juin 2007, lot 112
Collection privée, Paris
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, oeuvre complète, 1944-1954, vol. 3, éd. Birkhaüser, Bâle, 2000, p.178 pour un modèle approchant répertorié sous le n° 1159
Condition
La chaise : manque l'angle du dossier sur environ 2 x 2 cm. Dessèchement général du bois et rayures sur l'assise et le dossier. Quelques manques de placage aux tranches de l'assise et du dossier dont un important sur tout le côté droit de l'assise. Quelques rayures sur le piétement et traces d'usage, particulièrement sur la partie basse des pieds, une rayure plus important sur le pied arrière gauche au niveau du dossier. Les patins en caoutchouc desséchés, petit manque sur l'un des patins.
Le bureau en bon état général. Le plateau : dessèchement du bois sur l'ensemble de la surface, quelques rayures et traces de verres sur la partie gauche du plateau et une marque de légère brûlure, traces de peinture et de colle, quelques légers enfoncements. Quelques légers coups sur la tranche supérieure du plateau.
La structure métallique : rayures d'usage sur les tranches de pieds et la traverse, restes de scotch sur les deux traverses latérales, traces de peinture blanche sur les pieds. Le pied avant droit rayé sur tout l'extérieur et important enfoncement à la partie chromée.
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The chair : the angle of the back is missing 3/4 x 3/4 in. General drying up of the wood and scratches on the seat and the back. Some lacks of veneer on the side of the seat and the back and one important scratch on the right side of the seat. Some scratches on the feet, particularly on the lower part of the feet. One more important scratch on the left mount of the back, all consistent with normal use. Drying up of the feet's rubber pads and small lack on one of the pads.
The desk : good overall condition. General drying up of the wood. Some scratches and traces of glass rings on the left side of the top. Traces of paint and glue. A few dents and a slight trace of burn. A few dents on the upper edge of the top.
The metal structure : scratches on the edges of the feet and the crossing, consistent with normal use, traces of scotch tape on the sides and white paint stains on the feet. The front right foot is scratched on the exterior and one important dent on the chromed side.
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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.