Jean Prouvé

Employee of Atelier Prouvé, Maxeville
Christie's Paris, December 1, 2005, lot 225

Overall excellent original condition and each chair retains its individually fitted original skai cushion. The wooden seat with some minor surface scratches and small areas of discoloration. One chair with a minor chip to the veneer along the top edge of the backrest. The vinyl cushions with some minor surface discoloration, otherwise in excellent condition. It appears that the chairs have been used with the cushions in place, so there are some color difference to the exposed portion of the chair back from the areas of the wooden seats covered by the cushion. This is evident in the areas, such as the back of the chair, where the top portion was covered by the cushion and the back of the chair, not covererd by the cushion, is slightly darker from use and exposure. There are also some subtle horizontal indentations to the surface of the chair caused by seams of the covers when the chairs was used. One chair is slightly uneven. An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a well patched pair of the model with the rare original cushions.
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.