Lot 106
  • 106

Pierre Chareau

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • Pierre Chareau
  • MF208-217 armchair, circa 1923
  • walnut (juglans regia) and fabric
  • 96,5 x 74,5 x 74 cm ; 38 x 29 3/8 x 29 1/8 in.
armchair in walnut, wool upholstery

Provenance

Maître Millon, Paris, June 26, 1996, lot 286
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris

Literature

For related examples :
Kenneth Frampton and Marc Vellay, Pierre Chareau, Architecte-meublier 1883-1950, Paris, 1984, pp. 223 and 312
Pierre Chareau, architecte, un art intérieur, exhibition catalogue, Centre Pompidou, Paris, November 3, 1993 - January 17, 1994, pp. 39 and 101

Condition

EN : Good overall condition. Some light surface scratches and very small and rare dents, mostly located along the legs. Some wear at the bottom of the legs. A few more significant scratches on the proper right armrest. A few traces of small previous restorations, scattered. The recent upholstery is in good overall condition and is slightly pilling. //// FR : Bon état général. Quelques légères rayures de surface et de très petits et très rares enfoncements, particulièrement localisés sur les pieds. Usure aux extrémités des pieds. Quelques rayures plus prononcées sur l'accoudoir droit. Quelques traces de restaurations anciennes, éparses. La garniture récente est en bon état général, avec quelques peluches.
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