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Jean Dunand
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Chiens four panel screen, circa 1928
- Signed JEAN DUNAND lower right Most likely realised on a design by Jean Lambert-Rucki
- lacquered wood
- Each panel : 171 x 54 cm ; 67 3/8 x 21 1/4 in.
lacquered and gilt wood
Provenance
Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above circa 1988
Private collection, Paris
Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above circa 1988
Exhibited
New York, Lord and Taylor, Jean Dunand, 1928
Paris, Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval, Biennale des Antiquaires, 1972
Paris, Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval, Biennale des Antiquaires, 1972
Literature
Felix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand, vie et oeuvre, Paris, 1991, illustrated pp. 95 and 204, n. 31
Condition
Fair overall condition, consistent with age and use.
Scratches, scuffs and rubbing scattered on the surface. A few dents and chips, mostly located along the edges of the screen and 3 more significant dents on the face of the panels : of 2,5 x1 cm, 1,5 x 1 cm and 1,5 x 1,5 cm on 2 of the 4 panels.
One panel presents with a significant vertical crack, on approximately 45 cm from the top of the panel, visible on the catalogue illustration. A restoration quote could be obtained on request.
The black laquer back with some scattered light scratches, and some rubbing around the hinges on the lower side.
One of the lacquered feet presents with cracks, another one with lacks of lacquer (visible on the catalogue illustration).
Surface soiling throughout the surface.
"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."