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André Arbus
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- André Arbus
- Table de salle à manger, 1948
- cherrywood
- Hauteur : 73 cm (28 3/4 in.) Largeur : 250 cm (98 1/2 in.) Profondeur : 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)
merisier, plateau rectangulaire pose sur neuf pieds quadrangulaires réunis par une entretoise en H formant piétement au sol
Provenance
Waldemar-George, Paris
Vente Tajan Paris, 22 novembre 1999, lot 152
Collection privée, Milan
Vente Tajan Paris, 22 novembre 1999, lot 152
Collection privée, Milan
Exhibited
Paris, Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, 1948
Literature
'Sous le signe des tissus imprimés', Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui, n. 45, 1948, p. 46
Anne Bony, Les années 40, éd. du Regard, Paris, 1985, reproduite p. 419
Anne Bony, Les années 40, éd. du Regard, Paris, 1985, reproduite p. 419
Condition
Good overall general condition. Drying up of the wood.
Spots of humidity scattered over the top. Small dents and scratches over the entire surface. Traces of old restoration. The feet with minor chips to the veneer.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Waldemar-George, journaliste et homme de lettres d'origine polonaise, est l'un des critiques d'art les plus influents de l'entre-deux guerres. Fervent défenseur de la modernité dans l'art et des arts décoratifs, il publie de nombreux articles, préfaces de livres ou de catalogues d'exposition. Secrétaire général de la revue "l'Amour de l'Art", dirigée par Louis Vauxelles, il est proche de nombreux artistes tel Robert Delaunay et de collectionneurs influents tels Paul Guillaume et le docteur Barnes.