Paul Dupré-Lafon

Galerie Jean-Jacques Dutko, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007

Gaston Derys, "Décoration d'un Hotel Particulier," Art et Décoration, April 1925,  pp. 122-123 and 125 (for the model)
Gaston Diehl, "Ensembles de Paul Dupré-Lafon," Art et Décoration, 1946, vol. 3, p. 167 (for the model)
Thierry Couvrat Desvergnes, Paul Dupré-Lafon:  Décorateur des Millionnaires, Paris, 1990, pp. 8, 30, 79 and 161 (for the model)

Overall in good restored condition. Both the leather and the fabric upholstery on these chairs are later and is executed in a manner consistent with the original design. The leather with some abrasion and surface scratches to the side panels measuring approximately three inches in length. None of the scratches or abrasions break the surface of the leather. The metal feet on the chairs with minor discolorations consistent with age. The backrest on one of the chairs is loose, and with some scratches to the leather adjacent to the fastening hardware (only a small portion are visible once the chair back is righted) and this would benefit from stabilization. The chairs are large in scale and a design that Dupré-Lafon used in many of his interiors.
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.

This lot is sold with an original certificate of authenticity from the legal successors of Paul Dupré-Lafon.