Jean-Michel Frank

wood, velvet upholstery

Private collection, Paris

Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 229 for a related example

EN : The upholstery is worn throughout, especially on the top of the back, the armrests, the seat and the legs, as visible on the catalogue illustration. A small few tears on the legs. Some small stains scattered. There used to be trimmings all around the lower part of the sofa, right above the legs. It has been removed but has left a mark on the velvet - visible on the catalogue illustration. The fabric on the underside of the sofa is partially torn. //// FR : La garniture est usée sur l'ensemble et plus particulièrement au sommet du dossier et au niveau des accoudoirs, de l'assise et des pieds, comme visible sur l'illustration du catalogue. Quelques petites déchirures au niveau des pieds. Quelques petites tâches éparses. Un galon de passementerie devait précédemment agrémenter le pourtour du canapé au dessus des pieds. Il a été enlevé mais a laissé une trace sur le velours, comme visible sur l'illustration du catalogue. Le tissu au revers du sofa est partiellement déchiré.
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