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Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Antony' wall mounted bookcase, for Cité Universitaire, Paris
- 68.5cm. high by 296cm. wide by 38cm. deep;
- 2ft 3in., 9ft 8½in., 1ft 3in.
manufactured by the Ateliers Jean Prouvé, oak, enamelled steel and aluminium, with adjustable shelves
Literature
Galeries Jousse Seguin and Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 1998, pp. 146-147
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 1, pp. 492-493
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 1, pp. 492-493
Condition
A striking model of good overall appearance. Timber has been stripped and has a dry patina. Minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Piece comes with a metal bar to reverse which can be bolted to the wall to allow wall hanging. This has not been tested. Joints slightly loose to two corners.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Only 150 examples of this design are thought to have been produced. They were designed for the single-person rooms of the Cité Universitaire, Antony, France.