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Georges Jouve
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Georges Jouve
- Set of Five "Papillons" Sconces
- each impressed JOUVE and with artist's cypher
- glazed earthenware and patinated metal with linen shades
Literature
Philippe Jousse, Georges Jouve, Paris, 2005, pp. 107, 210 and 211
Condition
Three sconces are in very good condition consistent with age and use, two sconces are restored. The estimate reflects this condition. There are three shades that appear to be original; two shades are missing. The ceramic is in good condition on three sconces. One with a minor surface fleck at the upper tip of one of the corners approx. ΒΌ in. in diameter. The other two ceramic bases have been cracked at the center and have been skillfully restored. The restoration is hardly visible. A nice rare set of five sconces.
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.
Catalogue Note
These five sconces are from of a set of twelve. They were removed at the time of demolition from a Paris apartment decorated by Jouve in the 1950s.