Lot 21
  • 21

Jean Royère

Estimate
24,000 - 32,000 USD
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Description

  • JEAN ROYÈRE
  • Coffee Table
  • painted iron and glass

Provenance

Phillips, de Pury & Company New York, May 24, 2005, lot 129

Literature

Yolande Amic, Intérieurs:  Le Mobilier Français 1945-1964, Paris, 1983, p. 39
Jean Royère:  Décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, pp. 79-80
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 214

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The base of the table has been repainted at some point in its history. The undercoat is visible in some areas and the overcoat with evidence of brushstrokes and unevenness. The painted frame with scattered rubbing, chips, losses and scratches as would be expected. The glass top is in very good condition with only minor surface scratches from use.
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.