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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Flavigny bed, designed in 1945
- metal and wood
- 58 x 200 x 80 cm ; 22 7/8 x 78 3/4 x 31 1/2 in.
oak, lacquered wood and mattress
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Oeuvre complète, Volume 2 : 1934-1936, Basel, 2000, pp. 296-297 for related examples
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Oeuvre complète, Volume 3 : 1944-1954, Basel, 2005, pp. 166-167 for related examples
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Vol. 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 355 and 368-369 for related examples
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Oeuvre complète, Volume 3 : 1944-1954, Basel, 2005, pp. 166-167 for related examples
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Vol. 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 355 and 368-369 for related examples
Condition
Condition consistent with age and use.
Some scratches, scuffs and minor dents scattered on the wooden parts, consistent with use. The wood panel of the bed head with an important horizontal crack on all sides. The bed head is weakened and would benefit from the care of a specialist.
The paint on the metal part is partially flaking, especially along the edges (visible on the catalogue’s illustration). Oxidation and some rust scattered.
"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."