Jean Royère

Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2001

"Le Salon des Artistes décorateurs," Le Décor d’Aujourd’hui, no. 86, 1954, n.p.
René Chavance, "Le Salon des Arts Ménagers," Mobilier et Décoration, April 1954, p. 102
Ensembles Mobiliers, vol. 14, 1954, pl. 26
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, pp. 198 and 211
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, vol. 1, pp. 50-51, 53, 172-174, 216, 235 and vol. 2, p. 36

maximum width: 17 7/8 in. Good overall condition. The gilt metal surface with some traces of wear, light scratches and minor abrasions consistent with age and gentle use. Minor surface dirt to the recessed areas of the design. The sockets are fitted for bayonet and the lamp has been fitted for electricity. A sculptural floor lamp, emblematic of the artist's dynamic forms.
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.
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Sotheby's would like to thank Jacques Lacoste for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.