Lot 219
  • 219

JEAN-CHARLES MOREUX | Armchair

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean-Charles Moreux
  • Armchair
  • 78 x 54 x 68 cm ; 30 3/4 x 21 1/4 x 26 3/4 in.
circa 1939 painted wrought-iron

Provenance

Galerie Matthieu Richard, Paris

Literature

For similar examples of chairs :
Bruno Foucart et Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Les décorateurs des années 40, Paris, 1998, p. 146
Susan Day, Jean-Charles Moreux, Architecte-décorateur-paysagiste, Paris, 1999, p. 228

Condition

Good overall condition. This armchair appears to have been re-painted at a later date and presents with small chips of paint scattered, some of them revealing some rust underneath. A large loss of paint of approximately 7 cm on one leg.
"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.
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