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Charlotte Perriand
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Charlotte Perriand
- Maison du Mexique bookcase, 1953
- wood, lacquered metal
- 160,5 x 183,5 x 30,5 cm ; 63 1/4 x 72 1/4 x 12 in.
wood, steel and lacquered aluminium
Provenance
Maison du Mexique residence, International Student Residence, Paris
Galerie Jousse-Seguin, Paris
Private collection, France
Galerie Jousse-Seguin, Paris
Private collection, France
Literature
Jacques Barsac, Perriand, Un art d'habiter, Paris, 2005, pp. 368-373
Charlotte Perriand, L'aventure Japonaise, exhibition catalogue, Musée d'Art moderne de Saint-Etienne, February 23 - May 26, 2013, p. 141
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'oeuvre complète, Volume 2 : 1940 - 1955, Paris, 2015, pp. 394-395
Charlotte Perriand, L'aventure Japonaise, exhibition catalogue, Musée d'Art moderne de Saint-Etienne, February 23 - May 26, 2013, p. 141
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'oeuvre complète, Volume 2 : 1940 - 1955, Paris, 2015, pp. 394-395
Condition
Good overall condition.
The wood is slightly dried and presents with with several stains, scratches and dents, scattered, and especially located on the edges of the top, the edges of the lower shelf (partially visible on the catalogue illustration), along the fixing of the metal compartments and on the feet.Previous restorations on the compartments and the "pointes de diamants" doors. The lower blue "pointes de diamants" door has been repainted in yellow on the inside.The black and cream metal shelf supports with areas of rubbing and wear, revealing the metal below as visible in the catalogue illustration. Some lacks of paint 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."