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Serge Mouille
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Serge Mouille
- A Rare "Petite Veilleuse"
- enameled aluminum and brass
Literature
Claude Salvy, "Jardins d'appartements," Art & Décoration, September/October 1957, p. 33
Anthony DeLorenzo, Alan and Christine Counord, Jean Prouvé/Serge Mouille, exh. cat., New York, 1985, pp. 154-155
"Le Regard d'Alan," Serge Mouille, Luminaires, Bordeaux, 1993, n.p.
Pierre Émile Pralus, Serge Mouille: A French Classic, Paris, 2006, p. 212
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The black exterior of the lamp with surface scratches, nicks, dings, chips to paint, and white paint residue throughout. The slits of the body with some areas of rubbing near the openings. The white painted interior with scratches, rubbing and slight discoloration as expected with age and use. The brass lighting element is separate from the body, but is attached by the cord. It is in good condition and is currently wired for use in the US.
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
The current example is one of only ten known examples of the "Petite Veilleuse" form.