Charlotte Perriand

Phillips New York, June 9, 2010, lot 17
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Boris Lacroix, "Mobiliers et ensembles de vacances," Art et Décoration, no. 9, 1948, pp. 4-5
Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand: An Art of Living, New York, 2003, pp. 171 and 173, 179, 216-217 and 220
Charlotte Perriand, exh. cat., Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2005, p. 109
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand: Un art d'habiter, Paris, 2005, pp. 138, 275, 280, 297, 305 and 335
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'oeuvre complète, Volume 1, 1903-1940, Paris, 2015, p. 343

Overall in very good condition. The wooden surfaces have been sensitively refinished and present with minor surface scratches, scuffs, minor nicks and traces of old worm holes throughout consistent with age and gentle use. The front proper left leg of one of the chairs with a larger abrasion measuring approximately 5 ¾ in. The rear proper right backrest support of the other chair with a small circular abrasion measuring approximately 3/8 in. Each of the chair with a replaced disc adjacent to the backrest. The lower sections of the front and rear legs on the same chair have been professionally and sensitively restored, over 2 ½ and ½ in. respectively, and are partially illustrated in the catalog. The front left proper leg with a minor area of fill just above the replaced element. The front proper right leg with a deeper groove which measures approximately 2 ½ in and is not visually distracting. The caning has been replaced on both chairs. A strong rustic pairing of French mid-century design in very good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.