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Pierre Legrain
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Legrain
- Desk Blotter with Folio Book Binding Cover
- impressed PIERRE LEGRAIN
- leather, metal inlay with gold tooling
Provenance
Acquired from Galerie Felix Marcilhac, Paris, by the present owner, 1996
Literature
"Le Livre au Salon d'Automne," L'Art Vivant, 1924, p. 976 (for related early book designs by Legrain)
Léon Werth, "Le Premier Salon de l'Union des Artistes Modernes," Art et Décoration, August 1930, p. 45 (for a related book binding)
Pierre Legrain, Relieur, Paris, 1965, cat. no. 854 (for a related book binding)
Victor Arwas, Art Deco, New York, 1980, p. 223 (for a related book binding)
Arlette Barré-Despond, UAM: Union des Artistes Modernes, Paris, 1986, p. 449 (for a related book binding)
Galerie Jacques De Vos, Paris, Pierre-Emile Legrain, exh. cat, Paris, 1996, pp. 129 and 133 (for related book bindings)
Léon Werth, "Le Premier Salon de l'Union des Artistes Modernes," Art et Décoration, August 1930, p. 45 (for a related book binding)
Pierre Legrain, Relieur, Paris, 1965, cat. no. 854 (for a related book binding)
Victor Arwas, Art Deco, New York, 1980, p. 223 (for a related book binding)
Arlette Barré-Despond, UAM: Union des Artistes Modernes, Paris, 1986, p. 449 (for a related book binding)
Galerie Jacques De Vos, Paris, Pierre-Emile Legrain, exh. cat, Paris, 1996, pp. 129 and 133 (for related book bindings)
Condition
Overall very good condition. This desk blotter is executed in a manner which clearly draws upon Legrain’s book binding designs which were produced in the same period. The exterior leather elements in excellent condition, with light surface scratches, and rubbing to the finish. The metal overlay with some discoloration concentrated adjacent to cutouts, which appears consistent with the natural aging process of the materials. The interior is fitted with paper and leather corners, showing very light soiling, minor yellowing from age and little evidence of use. Please note the measurements of this piece as it is a large scale work. Please contact the department or visit sothebys.com for additional views of this lot.
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.