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Lot 76
  • 76

Jean Prouvé

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean Prouvé
  • Potence lamp, circa 1947
  • lacquered metal and steel
  • 30 x 154 cm ; 11  3/4  x 60  5/8  in.
lacquered metal and steel thread

Provenance

Private collection, France

Literature

For related examples :
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Œuvre Complète Volume 3: 1944 - 1954, Basel, 2005, pp. 168-169
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Vol. 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 371 et 374-375

Condition

Very good condition overall, consistent with age and use. Oxidation and paint loss throughout as visible in the printed and online catalogues. Sothebys does not guarantee the electrical components of this lot and suggests having all wiring and componentry inspected by a qualified electrician.
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