Lot 142
  • 142

Maria Pergay, née en 1930

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description

  • Cabinet, vers 1970-1975

  • A black stained wood and chromium plated metal cabinet by Maria Pergay, circa 1970-1975
  • Hauteur : 150,5 cm (59 1/4 in.) Largeur : 204 cm (80 1/4 in.) Profondeur : 51 cm (20 1/8 in.)
en bois teinté noir et métal chromé ouvrant par deux portes ornées d'un caractère Shou stylisé en métal chromé au centre ; soutenu par trois barres latérales en métal chromé posant sur un haut piétement continu de section carrée

Literature

Pour des modèles de forme identique plaqués de métal en damiers doré-argenté :

Suzanne Demisch, Maria Pergay, between ideas and design, éd. Demisch Danant, New York, 2006, p. 144
Patrick Favardin & Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les décorateurs des années 60-70, éd. Norma, paris, 2007, p. 272

Un modèle identique est visible dans le film de Gérard Oury, Le coup du parapluie, 1980, décors de Jean André

Condition

A striking piece of good overall appearance. Minor old marks and scratches overall. Interior with one fixed and two adjustable shelves. Water and glass marks to internal shelves. Three small brass shelf support pins lacking. Minor wear to ebonised finish to edges. Good structural condition. Very slight pitting to chromium plating mount in places. Thin black perspex sheet attached to back. A practical piece 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.
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