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Oscar Niemeyer
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Oscar Niemeyer
- Lounge chair and its ottoman, 1975
- steel and fabric
- Lounge chair : 64 x 104 x 76 cm ; 25 1/4 x 41 x 30 in. ; Ottoman : 29 x 76 x 76 cm ; 11 1/2 x 30 x 30 in.
steel and re-upholstered seat
Manufactured by Mobilier International
Manufactured by Mobilier International
Provenance
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Connaissance des Arts, February 1972, p. 13
Gilles de Bure, Le Mobilier Français 1965-1979, Paris, 1983, p. 101
Jean Petit, Oscar Niemeyer, Poète d'architecture, Paris, 1995, pp. 360-361 et 383
Gilles de Bure, Le Mobilier Français 1965-1979, Paris, 1983, p. 101
Jean Petit, Oscar Niemeyer, Poète d'architecture, Paris, 1995, pp. 360-361 et 383
Condition
Good overall condition. Some scattered surface scratches on the metal, consistent with age and use.
A few scattered stains on the upholstery of the ottoman and the lounge chair.
Two minor torn areas on the chair : one on the proper left side of approximately 1x2,5 cm and another one on the underside of the front of approximately 1x0,5 cm.
Several scuffs and a few minor tears on one side of the ottoman.
"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."