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Lot 119
  • 119

Charlotte Perriand

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description

  • Charlotte Perriand
  • Sideboard for Cité Cansado, circa 1961-1962
  • metal, wood and melamine
  • 77 x 180 x 46 cm ; 30 3/8 x 70 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.
lacquered metal, wood and melamine

Literature

Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'oeuvre complète, Volume 3, 1956-1968, Paris, 2017, p. 117

Condition

Overall in good condition consistent with age and use. The wooden surfaces are slightly dry and present with minor scattered scuffs and scratches, concentrated to the surface top and interior lower shelf. The surface top with some writing with a marker. The proper rear left and front right corners with a few chips to the veneer. The lacquered metal surfaces with minor scratches and chips to the paint concentrated to the exterior panels and bases of the legs which are not visually distracting. A few of he shelf bracket mounting points are slightly bent but functional. The interior shelves with some dirt and scuff marks. The Formica doors have most likely been replaced at a later date.
"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."