Robert Mallet-Stevens

Villa Cavrois, Croix, France
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1992

Robert Mallet-Stevens, Une Demeure 1934, Boulogne, 1934, n.p. (for a period photograph showing the model in Paul Cavrois' office at the Villa Cavrois)
Robert Mallet Stevens: l’Œuvre Complète, exh. cat., Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2005, p. 155 (for another view)
Richard Klein, Robert Mallet-Stevens, La Villa Cavrois, Paris, 2005, pp. 28 and 139 (for another view)

Overall in good condition. The wood presents with a warm blond hue that is slightly warmer when viewed in person than in the catalogue illustration. The wood surfaces have been refinished and present with a few light surface scratches, minor abrasions and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. One of the chairs with a few minor stable cracks in the wood to the back legs, consistent with natural ageing and which does not affect the stability of the chair. The chairs have been reupholstered and the leather is in very good condition with a few minor surface scratches, minor edge abrasions and surface dirt consistent with age and very sensitive use. An extremely elegant design with pure lines 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.