Jean-Michel Frank

Raymond Rouleau, Paris
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1997

Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank/Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1980, p. 179
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank/Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, pp. 205 and 212
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 251

Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the wood displays in a slightly more subdued brown hue. The wood surfaces with minor surface scratches, a few minor edge abrasions and light surface dirt to the recessed areas. The mica top displays a wonderfully luminous surface with iridized nuances and beautiful geometric details. Due to the inherent delicacy of the material, the mica presents with a few irregularities and a few unstable elements that are protected by the glass top. The glass top is later and the table could originally have had a glass top. The glass with minor surface scratches and light surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. The beautifully proportioned, angular work by Jean-Michel Frank is distinguished by its exceedingly rare mica top and great provenance. -----
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.

This lot is being sold with a certificate of authenticity by the Comité Jean-Michel Frank.