JEAN ROYÈRE | Sofa, special order

wood and fabric upholstery

Acquired directly from the artist by Mrs Carvalho, France and thence by descent

Good overall condition. The wooden feet presents with the usual scattered scratches and scuffs. The bottom of the feet with some wear and some abrasions, as visible in the catalogue illustration. All consistent with age and use. This sofa has been recently respectfully re-upholstered under the supervision of Sotheby's. The upholstery is 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.
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Reference number 50.718 in the Jean Royère Archives, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. At the beginning of the 1960s, Mrs. Carvalho commissioned Jean Royère to conceive the interior design of her home in the north of Paris. Jean Royère gave free rein to his imagination and custom-made a unique version of his iconic Ours Polaire sofa for her. Although the sofa has similar outer dimensions, the seat cushion is larger, with more room to seat as the armrests are narrower. The design of the back is also different: it is straight instead of rounded. This sofa is a unique variation of its kind known to this day.

We would like to thank Galerie Jacques Lacoste for their assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.