Serge Mouille

painted aluminium, brass

Galerie Downtown, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002

Bibliothèque de l'image, Ensembles Mobiliers, vol. 14, 1954, Paris, 2005, pl. 22
Patrick Favardin, Les Décorateurs des années 50, Paris, 2006, p. 161
Pierre-Émile Pralus, Serge Mouille: A French Classic, Saint Cyr au Mont d'Or, 2006, pp. 66, 171, 176

Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Scattered nicks, scuffs and marks to the paint overall, as is typical with these mid-century works. Paint loss to the top edge of the smaller shade, revealing the aluminium, approximately 2 cm in diameter and can be partially seen in the catalogue. One black scuff to the white painted underside of the smaller shade, approximately 6cm long. The larger shade with a small scratch to the lower back of the shade revealing the aluminium beneath, approximately 8 cm across. The frame with minor surface rust overall. Two small white paint marks to the back of the frame, approximately 0.5 cm each, and one brass set-screw missing from the smaller bent arm. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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