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Lot 122
  • 122

Georges Jouve

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Jouve
  • Table Lamp
  • incised with artist's cypher

  • glazed earthenware and paper shade

Provenance

Jacqueline Jouve
Galerie Jousse-Seguin, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1996

Literature

Michel Faré, Georges Jouve, Paris, 1965, p. 66 (for a related vase)
Galerie Jousse Entreprise, Georges Jouve, Paris, 2005, p. 42 (for a related table lamp)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. The lamp displays beautifully in person with a highly detailed sculptural base. When viewed under blacklight there are no apparent areas of prior restoration. The paper shade is new and in a size and shape fitting to base. A beautiful example of his work.
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.
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