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ÉMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN | Seven "Drouant" Side Chairs, Model No. 68AR and 1NR
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
- Seven "Drouant" Side Chairs, Model No. 68AR and 1NR
- three chairs branded Ruhlmann
- rosewood, velvet upholstery
- 33 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (85 x 41.9 x 56.5 cm) each
- circa 1925
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Art Deco: Les Maîtres du Mobilier & Le Décor des Paquebots, Paris, 2000, p. 207
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier du XXème Siècle, Paris, 2000, p. 578
Emmanuel Bréon, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann: The Designer’s Archives, vol. 1, Paris, 2004, p. 47
Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall, Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco, Paris, 2004, p. 57
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, pp. 188 and 207
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier du XXème Siècle, Paris, 2000, p. 578
Emmanuel Bréon, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann: The Designer’s Archives, vol. 1, Paris, 2004, p. 47
Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall, Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco, Paris, 2004, p. 57
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, pp. 188 and 207
Condition
Overall in good condition. The wood surfaces presents with scattered light scuffing, surface scratches, and light indentations, mostly concentrated to the feet, consistent with age and gentle use. One chair has glue residue visible, concentrated to one area on the proper right where upholstery meets wood structure. The chairs have been reupholstered and the upholstery presents with some occasional loose fabric threads, consistent with gentle use. One chair with a small tear to the front proper right edge of the upholstered seat, not visually detractive. Some occasional minor staining to velvet upholstery concentrated to corners and seating area.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.