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Pierre Chareau, 1883-1950
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Chareau
- Tabouret curule, modèle MT 1015, vers 1923
- Hauteur : 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) Largeur : 50,8 cm (20 in.) Profondeur : 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
en noyer et placage de noyer ; l'assise galbée pose sur deux pieds latéraux pleins finissant par quatre sabots rectangulaires
Provenance
Vente Christie's New York, 12 décembre 1995, lot 511
Collection privée, Etats-Unis
Literature
Marc Vellay, Kenneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau, éd. du Regard, Paris, 1984, pp. 99 et 318
Pierre Kjellberg, Le mobilier du XXe siècle, dictionnaire des créateurs, éd. de l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, p. 131
Condition
Très bon état général.
Contrairement à ce qui est indiqué au catalogue le bois est de l'acajou et du placage d'acajou.
Petits coups sur l'arête supérieure de l'assise léger dessèchement du bois sur les faces internes des montants, et fines craquelures sur l'ensemble de l'assise.
Deux rayures sur une des tranches de l'assise et petits coups d'usage sur les sabots.
Traces d'usage.
Petites restauration à l'arêtes d'un des montants.
Petit saut de placage sur un des côtés et quelques traces d'humidité au vernis sur les cotés latéraux et l'assise.
Pour tout renseignement complémentaire sur ce lot merci de contacter le département au +33.1.53.05.52.81
Very good overall condition.
The wood is mahogany and not walnut as inscribed in the catalogue.
Tiny dents on the edges of the upper part of the seat with a slight drying up of the wood on the internal sides. Minor cracks all over the surface of the seat. Two scratches on one of the edges of the seat and tiny dents on the feet ends consistent with normal use and age. A small restoration at the edge of one lateral foot. Small lack of veneer on one side with a few stains of humidity at the varnish on the sides and the seat.
For any additional information 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.
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.