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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Pair of "Standard" Chairs, Model No. 306
- vinyl and lacquered metal
Provenance
Reform Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944-1954, Basel, 2005, p. 35
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 2, p. 267
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 2, p. 267
Condition
Overall in very good condition. It appears that the frames have been repainted at some point in the chairs’ history. The metal elements show minor chips to the paint throughout and surface scratches. Chair A retains one original screw to the underside of the seat frame to fasten the chair seat, the other has been replaced. Chair B with one original screw to the underside of the seat frame, and lacking second screw. The vinyl original throughout with some minor areas of discoloration, but otherwise remains in very good 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.