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André Arbus
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- André Arbus
- Commode
- parchment and ivorine
Provenance
Calderwood Gallery, Philadelphia
Literature
Bernard Champigneulle, "André Arbus," Mobilier et Décoration, March 1936, p. 100
Bernard Champigneulle, "Le Pavillon des Ensembles Mobiliers," Mobilier et Décoration, September 1937, p. 422
Yvonne Brunhammer, André Arbus: Architecte-Décorateur des Années 40, Paris, 1996, pp. 16, 98-99
Bruno Foucart and Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Les Décorateurs des Années 40, Paris, 1998, p. 77
Bernard Champigneulle, "Le Pavillon des Ensembles Mobiliers," Mobilier et Décoration, September 1937, p. 422
Yvonne Brunhammer, André Arbus: Architecte-Décorateur des Années 40, Paris, 1996, pp. 16, 98-99
Bruno Foucart and Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Les Décorateurs des Années 40, Paris, 1998, p. 77
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. With a small tear the parchment in the corner of the upper drawer, as seen in the catalogue illustration. With a small loss adjacent to the tear and some lifting to the parchment at the edges of the tear as well. Otherwise the parchment with some nicks, scratches and surface dirt throughout. The base element is painted with some minor chips, surface dirt and 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.