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Pierre Chareau
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Chareau
- Armchair, Model No. MF 172
- walnut and fabric upholstery
Provenance
Macklowe and Modernism Gallery, Ltd., New York
Literature
Gabriel Henriot, "Pierre Chareau," Mobilier et Décoration, July 1928, p. 226
Marc Vellay and Kenneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau: Architecte-Meublier 1883-1950, Paris, 1984, pp. 39-40, 92, 105, 130, 215 and 312
Pierre Chareau: Architect, Un Interieur, Paris, 1993, pp. 39 and 133
Brian Brace Taylor, Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect, Cologne, 1998, pp. 50-51
Marc Vellay and Kenneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau: Architecte-Meublier 1883-1950, Paris, 1984, pp. 39-40, 92, 105, 130, 215 and 312
Pierre Chareau: Architect, Un Interieur, Paris, 1993, pp. 39 and 133
Brian Brace Taylor, Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect, Cologne, 1998, pp. 50-51
Condition
Overall excellent condition. Appears to have been re-upholstered long ago. The upholstery with some fading and minor soiling. The piping border is coming loose in some areas. The wooden frame with scattered nicks, dings and surface scratches, and appears to be in original condition.
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.