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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- "Cite" Table from the Bourse Maritime, Paris, Model 500 and a "Standard" Chair, Model 305
- oak and lacquered metal
Provenance
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944-1954, Basel, 2005, cat. no. 1221.3
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 2, pp. 404, 412-413
Condition
Overall good original condition. The desk with minor losses to paint, scratches and abrasions. Larger losses to paint on the feet and the upper portion of the left of the desk The top with some edge nicks and slight scratches to the top surface. One leg of the base with a adhesive shipping sticker, and the same sticker to the leg of the chair.
The chair is in very good original condition. With expected wear and some very minor chips to the veneer along the edges of the back and seat. These are very minor. Minor scratches to the top of the seat and one larger ding measuring ¾ inch in length. The seat back with one area of infill measuring ¼ x ½ inch which has been filled with a dark brown colored fill, which is darker than the wood of the chair and is noticeable. Retains original hardware. The paint with scattered loss throughout consistent with age and use. Losses concentrated to the lower portion of the legs as seen in the catalogue illustration.
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.