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Pierre Patout
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Patout
- Suite of Four Armchairs from the First Class Dining Room of the S. S. Normandie
- mahogany, brass and upholstery
Literature
Louis-René Vian, Arts Décoratifs à Bord des Paquebots Français, 1880/1960, Paris, 1992, pp. 213, 215 and 224 (for period photographs of the first class public and private dining rooms)
Pierre Kjellberg, Art Déco : Les Maîtres du Mobilier, Le Décor des Paquebots, Paris, 1986, p. 227
Yves M. Kergus, Normandie: La Triomphale Traversée, Paris, 1999, pp. 38 and 91
Pierre Kjellberg, Art Déco : Les Maîtres du Mobilier, Le Décor des Paquebots, Paris, 1986, p. 227
Yves M. Kergus, Normandie: La Triomphale Traversée, Paris, 1999, pp. 38 and 91
Condition
Generally good overall condition. Surfaces are refinished. Some scratches and surface dents notably at edges. Some shrinkage separations at the joins. Two with looseness to the frames and each with a lifting arm in need of re-securing. Evidence of old glue repairs.
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.