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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- "Standard" Chair
red lacquered steel and plywood
Provenance
DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Condition
Overall in good original condition. The metal frame with loses to paint, chips, scratches and dings throughout. Greater losses to paint concentrated to the lower portion of the two front legs. The seat and seat back with expected use including areas of rubbing, unevenness to the color, surface scratches and scattered areas of discoloration to the surface that appears to be remnants of stains. There are three areas on the seat with white liquid residue to the proper left edge at the middle of the seat. Areas of infill to the edges and two areas to the proper right and proper left front edges which have been restored and overpainted. The seat back with marked areas of fading, possibly due to the sun exposure.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.