Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Macassar ebony, gilt bronze and velvet upholstery

Raymond Subes, Paris
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Private collection, New York, acquired from the above in 2005
Sotheby's, New York, December 17, 2014, lot 306
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Gabriel Henriot, "Le Pavillion du Collectionneur," Mobilier et Décoration, July 1925, pp. 120 and 122
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 1983, p. 91
Florence Camard, Jacques Émile Ruhlmann, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 2009, p. 180

Good overall condition. A few tiny dents scattered and a few tiny chips of veneer, not visually distractive. A more significant chip of veneer above one of the feet of the ottoman. The veneer is slightly dry along the base and the feet. The veneer presents with some tiny traces of previous restorations, mostly concentrated along the edges. Some scratches, light oxidation and some stains on the metal. The upholstery is newer, in good overall condition with very few and lights scuffs. On the armchair, on the reverse of the back, the upholstery piping presents with a small tear.
"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.
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Reference numbers 101AR and 221NR in the Ruhlmann Archives, Musée des Années 30, Boulogne Billancourt