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Jean Dunand
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- 'La Conquête du Cheval': A panel
- incised lower left 'JEAN DUNAND'
- lacquered surface, wood, metal frame
- 61.5cm. high by 56.5cm. wide;
- 2ft ¼in., 1ft 10¼in.
coloured lacquer and gold leaf, carved and incised with horses, riders and circular cloud motifs
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, Arts Décoratifs du XXe Siècle, 21 April 1991, lot 407
Literature
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand: His Life and Works, London 1991, pp. 143-148, 316, cat. no 1088 (for a closely related example illustrated, and for a contemporary photograph of the first-class salon of the Normandie)
Décors de Paquebots, exhibition catalogue, Nantes, 1998, p. 39
Décors de Paquebots, exhibition catalogue, Nantes, 1998, p. 39
Condition
A decorative panel in good overall condition. Of a richer, more gold, tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. In a black metal frame with two upper hanging eyes, stamped '20 A 20' to top left of reverse. Some typical minor chips, dents and surface scratches in places and minor hairline cracks in places, all consistent with age and material. The lower part of the panel is black lacquered. A sought after design, ready for display.
"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
The Normandie started its maiden voyage to New York from Saint-Lazare in 1935. At that point it was the largest liner ever built and its luxuriously decorated interior became feted as the epitome of Art Deco design.
Jean Dunand and his team of architects were in charge of the decoration of the smoking room and of a part of the first-class Grand Salon of the boat. The overall subject for the smoking room was 'Man's Games and Pleasures' and besides the present panel, the decoration included further three panels of 'Fishing', 'Sports' and 'Grape Harvesting and Dancing'. The original 'Conquete du Cheval', decorated over several lacquered panels, was six metres high.