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Lot 55
  • 55

Paul Dupré-Lafon

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON
  • Table lamp, designed circa 1930
  • leather and vellum
  • 55,5 x 39 cm ; 22 x 15  3/8  in.
leather, vellum and glass
Marked Hermès Paris inside the shade and Hermès Paris Déposé on the underside of the base

Literature

Thierry Couvrat Desvergnes, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Décorateur des millionnaires, Paris, 1990, pp. 77, 134, 136 et 159  for related examples of different sizes

Condition

FR : Bon état général. Le pied : quelques égratignures éparses sur le cuir. Trois morceaux de cuir arrachés sur le rebord de la base circulaire et 1 au revers de la base. Légère brûlure et petites fissures au cuir sur une zone d’environ 6 x 3 cm L’abat-jour : Quelques petites taches éparses. Le cuir en partie supérieure et inférieure avec des égratignures et des traces d’usure. En partie inférieure, une petite lanière de cuir manquante et plusieurs zones noircies. Sotheby's ne garantit pas le système électrique et recommande de le faire inspecter par un professionnel. EN : Good overall condition. The foot : some scuffs scattered on the leather. Three leather parts are missing on the edge of the circular base and another is missing on the underside. A burnt area of approximately 6 x 3 cm with small cracks on the base. The lamp shade : Some minor scattered stains. The leather in the upper and lower part with some scuffs and wear. The leather of the lower part with one small leather strap missing and several darkened areas. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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