JEAN-MICHEL FRANK | Pair of Guéridons

Private Collection, Buenos Aires, acquired directly from Comte, circa 1940s
Thence by descent to the present owner

Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, pp. 69, 146, 167 and 208 
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, pp. 68, 131, 149, 162 and 216
James Buresh, Jean-Michel Frank in Argentina, New York, 2010, p. 77 (for the model in blackened iron)
Mo Amelia Teitelbaum, The Stylemakers: Minimalism and Classic-Modernism, 1915-45, New York, 2010, p. 206

Overall in good condition. The tabletops present with some minor discolorations, minute surface scratches and abrasions, consistent with age and gentle use. The tables with some scattered faint scratches and scuffing mainly concentrated to the feet on both of the tables, only visible upon close inspection. The gilt patina with some slight darkening and minor losses, consistent with age and gentle use. When viewed in person, the fine gilt surface pairs superbly with the delicate form of these guildirons.
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.
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This lot is offered together with a certificate of authenticity from the Comité Jean-Michel Frank, Paris.