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Jean Royère
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- A set of Ecusson sofa and three armchairs, circa 1950-1960
- Red African wood : sipo (Entandrophragma utile), fabric
- Sofa : 75 x 171,5 x 70,5 cm ; 29 1/2 x 67 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. Armchairs : 75 x 64,5 x 72 cm ; 29 1/2 x 25 3/8 x 28 3/8 in.
red African wood, velvet upholstery
Provenance
Private collection, Lebanon
Literature
For related examples :
Jean Royère, décorateur à Paris, exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, October 8, 1999 - January 30, 2000, p. 111
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, pp. 144 and 318
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, Vol. II, pp. 45, 51 and 292-293
Jean Royère, décorateur à Paris, exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, October 8, 1999 - January 30, 2000, p. 111
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, pp. 144 and 318
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, Vol. II, pp. 45, 51 and 292-293
Condition
The wood is covered by a thick layer of ebonised varnish.
Multiple scattered scratches, scuffs, dents on the varnish with some lacks of varnish. Some of these damages have been poorly re-finished.
The set has been recently re-upholstered and is very good overall condition.
"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."
"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."