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Marcel Coard
Estimate
450,000 - 550,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Marcel Coard
- Cabinet, circa 1925
- Branded twice CP for Chanaux & Pelletier and numbered 2030 on the reverse
- Makassar ebony (Diospyros Celebica), Sapelli (Entandrophragma cylindricum), shagreen and lapis-lazuli
- 178 x 104 x 42 cm ; 70 x 41 x 16 1/2 in.
Macassar ebony, sapelli, varnished wood, shagreen and lapis-lazuli, opening thanks to a mecanism
Provenance
Private collection of a friend of Marcel Coard, France
Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above circa 1970-1975
Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above circa 1970-1975
Literature
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, L'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 228
Amélie Marcilhac, Marcel Coard, Décorateur, Paris, 2012, p. 132
Amélie Marcilhac, Marcel Coard, Décorateur, Paris, 2012, p. 132
Condition
Good overall condition.
The shagreen presents with light soiling overall and some stable cracks. A few minute lacks of shagreen along some of the edges.
The lapis elements present with traces of a few previous restorations.
The Macassar ebony is slightly dried with some superficial scratches and a few minute chips of veneer.
The ebonised varnished wood is dried, with some cracks and lifting of the veneer on several areas, there are some chips of veneer, some of them have been previously covered up to be less visually distractive.
The mechanism opening the shagreen doors is fully functional. The mechanisms opening the lateral doors are a bit jammed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Mrs Amélie Marcilhac.
A complete rediscovery, the masterpiece was acquired from Marcel Coard by the current owner in the 1970's and is one of only two known today.
It's sharply contrasting repeated vertical, horizontal and curved lines form an extremely geometric shape echoing the spirit of Cubism, a movement which inspired his designs in the 1920's and 1930's. The contrast of colours and materials (soft white shagreen, cold blue lapis lazuli stone and the warm veining of brown Macassar ebony) serve to further enhance its geometric pattern.
The opening of its doors and drawers is controlled by a central system of two push buttons, a sophisticated mechanism that was inspired by the furniture created by the great cabinetmakers of the 18th century.
A work that is at once modern, precious and luxurious, the design of the present lot went on to serve as the foundational design for the bedroom furniture of Marcelle Cocteau, sister in law of Jean Cocteau. Here Coard again combined lapis lazuli with Macassar ebony, this time replacing the white shagreen with mother of pearl.
A complete rediscovery, the masterpiece was acquired from Marcel Coard by the current owner in the 1970's and is one of only two known today.
It's sharply contrasting repeated vertical, horizontal and curved lines form an extremely geometric shape echoing the spirit of Cubism, a movement which inspired his designs in the 1920's and 1930's. The contrast of colours and materials (soft white shagreen, cold blue lapis lazuli stone and the warm veining of brown Macassar ebony) serve to further enhance its geometric pattern.
The opening of its doors and drawers is controlled by a central system of two push buttons, a sophisticated mechanism that was inspired by the furniture created by the great cabinetmakers of the 18th century.
A work that is at once modern, precious and luxurious, the design of the present lot went on to serve as the foundational design for the bedroom furniture of Marcelle Cocteau, sister in law of Jean Cocteau. Here Coard again combined lapis lazuli with Macassar ebony, this time replacing the white shagreen with mother of pearl.