Design

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Lot 312
  • 312

Pierre Paulin

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Bureau CM193, vers 1958
  • steel and laminated wood
  • 84,5 x 102 x 62,5 cm (33 1/4 x 40 1/8 x 24 1/2 in.)
contreplaqué, métal et simili-cuir

Literature

Pierre Paulin, Designer, catalogue d'exposition, Grand-Hornu, Hornu, 9 mars - 22 juin 2008, pp. 35, 161 et 168-169
Nadine Descendre, Pierre Paulin, L'Homme et l'Oeuvre, Paris, 2014, p. 39

Condition

FR – Bon état général. Partie supérieure en bois contreplaqué présentant quelques rayures et marques de décoloration. Certaines zones plus foncées sont inhérentes au veinage du bois. Infimes enfoncements dans les angles. Plateau recouvert d'un similicuir d'origine, restauré à certains endroits ; présente marques d'usage. Montants en bois présentant traces de frottement et d'usure. Piètement avec quelques traces plus marquées. Structure centrale en métal noirci présentant d'infimes traces d'usage. EN – Good overall condition. Upper part in laminated wood with some scratching and decoloration marks. Some parts darker because of the grain wood. Minute dents on the corners. Desk's top covered by its original leatherette, restored at some parts ; with wear marks. Wood structure with scratches and wear. Feet with more important traces. Central structure in black lacquered metal with minute wear.
"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.
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