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Jean-Michel Frank
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Michel Frank
- Box, circa 1930
- pearwood (pyrus spp) and mica
- 4,8 x 17,8 x 10,8 cm ; 1 7/8 x 7 x 4 1/4 in.
box in ebonised pearwood and mica
Numbered 9265 on the underside of the sliding part
Numbered 9265 on the underside of the sliding part
Provenance
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris
Literature
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, L'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 284
Jean-Michel Frank, Un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, illustrated p. 109
Jean-Michel Frank, Un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, illustrated p. 109
Condition
EN : Good overall condition.
Some lifting up of layers of mica on several areas. Some light surface scratches, consistent with use.
2 mica squares have been re-glued on the sliding element, 3 mica squares have been replaced. On the last mica square, a dent on the lower proper right corner with minor lacks of mica.
1 mica rectangle has been re-glued on the side of the box, 2 mica rectangles have been replaced.
Several cracks on the wood, some of them have been previously stabilized.
The sliding element is a bit loose.
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FR : Bon état général.
Quelques soulèvements sur les plaques de mica à plusieurs endroits. Quelques légères rayures de surface, cohérentes avec l'utilisation.
2 carrés de mica ont été re-collés sur la partie coulissante et 3 carrés ont été remplacés. Sur le dernier carré de mica, un enfoncement sur l'angle inférieur droit avec de petits manques de mica.
1 rectangle de mica a été recollé sur le côté de la boîte et 2 rectangles ont été remplacés.
Plusieurs fissures dans le bois, dont certaines ont été préalablement stabilisées.
La partie coulissante est un peu lâche.
"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."