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ARMAND-ALBERT RATEAU | Pair of armchairs
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Pair of armchairs
- Each branded A.A.RATEAU and numbered 6344 on the underside
- 69 x 54 x 51,5 cm ; 27 1/8 x 21 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.
- 1931
carved oak and patinated bronze, velvet upholstery
Provenance
Collection Michel Rapp, Compiègne
Galerie Willy Huybrecht, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Galerie Willy Huybrecht, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Franck Olivier-Vial and François Rateau, Armand Albert Rateau, Paris, 1992, pp. 158 and 208-209
Hélène Guéné, Décoration et Haute Couture, Armand Albert Rateau pour Jeanne Lanvin, un autre Art Déco, Paris, 2006, pp. 68-69
Hélène Guéné, Décoration et Haute Couture, Armand Albert Rateau pour Jeanne Lanvin, un autre Art Déco, Paris, 2006, pp. 68-69
Condition
Good overall condition. The wood presents with the usual small scratches, minute dents and minute chips scattered, consistent with age and use. A few rare and tiny chips or dents have been previously filled. One chair presents with two larger previous infills along the upper part of the backrest. There are a few small cracks to the wood, inherent to the aging of the material. The gilt bronze elements presents with light tarnishing, some wear and a few tiny dents. The upholstery is newer and in excellent overall condition.
"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."