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Lot 47
  • 47

André Sornay

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de chaises modernistes, vers 1930
  • Estampillées A. Sornay sur l'intérieur d'un pied
  • beech and mahogany
  • Hauteur : 84,8 cm (33 3/8 in.) Largeur : 47,5 cm (18 3/4 in.) Profondeur : 49 cm (19 3/8 in.)
hêtre teinté et acajou, le dossier et l'assise cloutés

Provenance

Collection Jean-Pierre Bard et Philippe Vacher, Paris
Vente Maîtres Scrive et Chenu, Lyon, 5 décembre 2003

Literature

Thierry Roche, André Sornay, France, 2002, p.107 pour un modèle avec assise garnie
Alain Marcelpoil, Signé Sornay, Paris, 2010, pp. 105 et 260 

Condition

Generally good condition. Both chairs with general wear, nicks and scratches and areas of spotty discoloration to the wood throughout. All hardware appears original and cloutage detailing is in good condition. One chair with water-like marks to the seat and backrest. Both chairs with marked wear and paint loss to the edges of the ebonized legs, exposing the base wood (visible in catalogue illustration).
"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."