- 46
Jean Royère
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- Three-Light "Serpentine" Sconce
- painted metal with vellum shades
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 1, 2000, lot 531
Literature
"Avant....Après," Décor d'Aujourd'hui, No. 47, 1948, p. 48
René Chavance, "Aménagements Officiels et Installations Privées par Jean Royère," Mobilier et Décoration, October 1951, p. 33
Ensembles Mobiliers, Paris, 1952, pl. 20
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 147
Condition
Overall in good condition with minor rubbing and chipping to the red paint. Possibly repainted. Shades with surface dirt, but are in very good stable condition. A nice example of this iconic lighting form by Royere.
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.