1928

Galerie Maria de Beyrie, Paris, 1997
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Les Années UAM: 1929-1958, Musée des Art Décoratifs, Paris, September 27, 1988-January 29, 1989

Arlette Barré-Despond, UAM: Union des Artistes Modernes, Paris, 1986, p. 86
Guillemette Delaporte, René Herbst: Pioneer of Modernism, Paris, 2004, p. 80

Overall in very good condition consistent with age and use. The wicker is in good condition with occasional minor losses and areas. One chair with approx. 10 small nails on the reverse of the backrest, which appears to have been used to keep the wicker in place; this is an old restoration, the nail heads are rusty and look period (most likely done by Herbst). The wicker appears to have been sensitively cleaned and slightly lacquered. The chromium-plated tubular steel with pitting, rubbing, minor surface scratches and corrosion. One chair with slightly variant color to the plating, which shows more yellow. This chair appears as the third chair in the catalogue illustration. Shows the same degree of wear as the other examples. Plating color is consistent throughout this chair.
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.