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Jean Rothschild
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Rothschild
- Pair of Side Chairs from the Grand Salon of the S. S. Normandie
- gilt wood and original wool upholstery
- tapestry designed by Emile Gaudissart and executed by Aubusson
Provenance
Christie's East, November 15, 1995, lot 140
Sotheby's New York, December 1, 2001, lot 230 (private sale)
Sotheby's New York, December 1, 2001, lot 230 (private sale)
Literature
Bruno Foucart et al., Normandie: Queen of the Seas, New York, 1985, pp. 70-71
Louis-Rene Vian, Arts Décoratifs À Bord des Paquebots Français 1880-1960, Paris, 1992, pp. 194-198
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, p. 92
Louis-Rene Vian, Arts Décoratifs À Bord des Paquebots Français 1880-1960, Paris, 1992, pp. 194-198
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, p. 92
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The gilt painted frames of the chairs with a few scattered chips, concentrated primarily at the seams of the seat edge and top crest rail. With some light rubbing to the painted surface and scattered surface dirt. The upholstery on these chairs was sensitively reinforced by a professional needlework restorer, and therefore in extremely stable condition, while maintaining all the original qualities of the fabric and age. The original fabric upholstery with some light fading as a result of sun exposure. The upholstery with some very minor fraying to the fabric at the top corners, which is consistent with age and use. Very light surface dirt. An excellent example of this iconic model in stable original condition.
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.