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JEAN PROUVÉ | Cité armchair
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Cité armchair
- 82 x 68,5 x 91 cm ; 32 1/4 x 30 x 35 7/8 in.
- circa 1930
lacquered steel, leather and fabric
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Oeuvre complète, Volume 1 : 1917-1933, Basel, 1999, pp. 204 and 208-209
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2017, pp. 104-107 and 110-111
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2017, pp. 104-107 and 110-111
Condition
Fair original condition. The fabric appears to be the original one and presents with discoloration, stains, wear and some tears along the front corners of the seat (partially previously restored), as visible in the catalogue illustration. The leather straps appears to be the original ones and presents with creases, stains and a few scratches. The lacquered metal presents with soiling, scratches, scuffs, some chips of paint, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The metal presents with instances of oxidation throughout. All consistent with age and use.
"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
JEAN PROUVE
Fauteuil Cité – 1930 In 1930, the city of Nancy decided to build a university campus. This ambitious project was entrusted to a young local architect named Jean Bourgon. The latter gathered local artists and craftsmen to embody his idea of modernity. Jean Prouvé furnished 50 out of the 360 rooms built for future students. He conceived an interior design made of a metallic bed, a table desk, a chair, a shelf and an armchair called Cité.
This armchair marked a turning point in Jean Prouvé’s carrier. Jean Prouvé designed a frame that was rigid and light at the same time, with leather straps inserted in the tilted open mounts that form the armrests. In one-piece, the back and the seat are covered with fabric. For more comfort, a screw allows for fabric tension adjustment. This iconic piece was one of the artist’s favorites and he also displayed it in his own home.
Fauteuil Cité – 1930 In 1930, the city of Nancy decided to build a university campus. This ambitious project was entrusted to a young local architect named Jean Bourgon. The latter gathered local artists and craftsmen to embody his idea of modernity. Jean Prouvé furnished 50 out of the 360 rooms built for future students. He conceived an interior design made of a metallic bed, a table desk, a chair, a shelf and an armchair called Cité.
This armchair marked a turning point in Jean Prouvé’s carrier. Jean Prouvé designed a frame that was rigid and light at the same time, with leather straps inserted in the tilted open mounts that form the armrests. In one-piece, the back and the seat are covered with fabric. For more comfort, a screw allows for fabric tension adjustment. This iconic piece was one of the artist’s favorites and he also displayed it in his own home.