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JEAN-CHARLES MOREUX | Two armchairs and a table, circa 1930
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Charles Moreux
- Two armchairs and a table, circa 1930
- Armchairs : 85,1 x 58,5 x 58,8 cm ; 33 1/2 x 23 x 23 1/8 in. ; Table : 71,1 x 75 x 77 cm ; 28 x 29 1/2 x 30 1/4 in.
painted wrought-iron
Provenance
Marie-Blanche de Polignac, Comtesse Jean de Polignac (daughter of Jeanne Lanvin)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Hélène Guéné, Décoration et haute couture, Armand Albert Rateau pour Jeanne Lanvin, un autre Art Déco, Paris, 2006, p. 118 for a view of the table on the terrace of the hôtel particulier of rue Barbet-de-Jouy, Paris
Condition
Good overall condition, consistent with age and use. Armchairs : The armchairs have most likely been re-painted at a later stage. The armchairs present with some small chips of paint scattered but mostly concentrated to the edges. On one armchair : The weldings of the front lower apron are broken and the apron is simply holding because of tension. The welding connecting the proper right armrest and the seat of the other armchair is broken and two stems of the seat presents with broken weldings as well. Both seats are slightly misshaped. Table : The table has most likely been re-painted at a later stage. The table presents with some chips of paint, mostly concentrated to the edges. The top presents with some scratches and wear to the paint.
"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."