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Charles Dudouyt
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Dudouyt
- Pair of "African" Stools
- branded CHD
- stained ash
- 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 12 1/8 inches
Condition
Excellent overall condition. The work presents slightly darker than it appears on catalogue illustration. The wood surfaces with a few light and very minor surface scratches and edge abrasions, consistent with age and gentle use. The stools with a possible sensitive later finish. Two very sculptural stools, indicative of the artist 's tribal inspiration.
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.
Catalogue Note
IN CONTEXT
The design of these stools is a sophisticated distillation of primitivism and eccentricity that speaks to much of the African and Aboriginal art in the collection.
– Alan Wanzenberg
The design of these stools is a sophisticated distillation of primitivism and eccentricity that speaks to much of the African and Aboriginal art in the collection.
– Alan Wanzenberg