Charlotte Perriand, 1903-1999

l'assise composée de sections de chêne

Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand : un art d'habiter, éd. Norma, Paris, 2005, pp. 392 et 398

Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand et le Japon, éd. Norma, Paris, pp. 206, 207, 211 pour le dessin du modèle et 255

Alexandre Crochet, Béatrice Salmon, Le renouveau des Arts Déco, La Gazette de l'Hôtel Drouot, n° 6, 13 février 2009, p. 149

Très bon état général. Dessèchement général du bois. Petites fissures sur le dessus des deux parties latérales ; quelques petits coups aux arrêtes du piétement et au dos du dossier. Usures aux pieds et traces d'eau sur le pied postérieur et le côté du dossier droit. Traces de salissures, d'usage. Pour plus d'information sur ce lot veuillez contacter le département au numéro de téléphone suivant : +33.1.53.05.52.81 Good overall condition. General drying up of the wood on the whole surface. A few cracks on the top of the two lateral parts ; a few tiny chips along the edges of the feet and at the back of the back. Wear to the feet and traces of water on the back right foot and at the side of the back. Traces of dirt due to normal age and use. For any additional information on this lot, please contact the department at the following number : +33.1.53.05.52.81
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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