Lot 147
  • 147

A SUITE OF TWELVE DINING CHAIRS BY GEORGES GEFFROY AND THE MAISON DECOUR, CIRCA 1950, FOR ARTURO LOPEZ-WILLSHAW |

Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 84 cm ; Height 33 in
in painted wood simulating tulipwood, with red velvet upholstery and green velvet dust covers; (originally, folding chairs)

Provenance

Former collection of Arturo Lopez-Willshaw (1900-1962), then Robert de Balkany (1931-2015) on the yacht Gaviota IV (Marala)

Literature

P. Arizzoli-Clementel, Georges Geffroy (1905-1971), une légende du grand décor français, Paris, 2016, p. 61 and 69 (ill.)

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches to the paint on the legs. All constructions are firm and sound. The green velvet slipcover is in fair condition and the green is slightly faded. The red velvet upholstery is worn and should be replaced. Very nice pieces with a great provenance.
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