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Jean Royère
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- "Croisillon" Armchair
- oak and fabric upholstery
Provenance
Private Collection, Lebanon, circa 1950
Galerie de Beyrie, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1998
Galerie de Beyrie, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1998
Literature
René Chavance, "Aménagement Officiels et Installations Privées par Jean Royère," Mobilier et Décoration, October 1951, p. 24
Jean Royère: Décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, p. 16 (for the model in the gallery Jean Royère, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, 1949) and p. 17 (for a period rendering showing the model)
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 121 (for a related model)
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, vol. 1, pp. 230-231 and vol. 2, pp. 7, 51
Jean Royère: Décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, p. 16 (for the model in the gallery Jean Royère, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, 1949) and p. 17 (for a period rendering showing the model)
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 121 (for a related model)
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, vol. 1, pp. 230-231 and vol. 2, pp. 7, 51
Condition
Very good overall condition. Some light surface scratches, minor edge abrasions and rubbing to finish, consistent with age and gentle use. Minor localized dirt in the recessed areas of the backrest. Some area of light discoloration, concentrated to the feet, visible on catalogue illustration. The top surface proper right lower stretcher with two minor stable cracks from use. There is an area of prior restoration to the stabilize the proper right top corner of the backrest along the diagonal seam. There is evidence of minor white discoloration localized adjacent to the openwork in this same area possibly the result subsequent restoration. This is not visible once the back cushion is in place. The armchair has been reupholstered with beige fabric which is in very good condition showing only very gentle wear. A wonderful deeply sculptural form.
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
Sotheby's would like to thank Jacques Lacoste for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.