Lot 481
  • 481

PIERRE THORETTON | Two three panel screens, 2004

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Two three panel screens, 2004
  • Each panel : 183 x 43 cm ; 72 x 17 in.
painted sapelli and frame imitating palmwood ; with the painted cardboard scale model of the screens dedicated Pierre pour Pierre, signed TH and dated 2004 lower right

Condition

Good overall condition. The darker areas of the decor with wear and scuffs revealing the wood underneath. The surface presents with some soiling and a few scratches, including an horizontal one of approximately 8 cm with losses of paint on the proper right panel of one screen, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The same panel presents with more signicant wear to the decor (including some paint losses) to a lower corner. Some minute to small losses of paint concentrated along the inner vertical edges of the panels - including a larger one on the proper left panel of one screen on approximately 3,5 x 4,5. The same panel presents with a white stain on the lower quadrant (approximately 5 cm long). Both visible in the catalogue illustration. The wood on the reverse is slightly dry overall with some instances of light discoloration. A few small dents along the upper parts and along the hinges. Dimensions of the scale model - each panel : 22 x 8,5 cm. The scale model is in good overall condition. The cardboard hinge between two leaves is torn on approximately 3,5 cm from the top.
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