- 57
French School
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A set of four armchairs
- one stamped to frame under seat '4, NEVEJ'
- 87.5cm. high by 57cm. wide by 50cm. deep;
- 2ft 10½in., 1ft 10½in., 1ft 7¾in.
mahogany, brass and leather, the fluted back and seat rails above sabre legs with sabots
Literature
Décors de Paquebots, exhibition catalogue, Nantes, 1998, pp. 42-43 (for a contemporary photograph of the dining room where this model is illustrated)
Condition
A stylish group. Leather upholstery later. Two examples with faded leather. The chairs are of a pleasing heavy weight. Old marks and scratches and wear to the finish on the arms and legs. Two examples with some cracking to the seat rails. Comfotable and practical, in good honest condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This model was designed by the architects Pierre Patout and H. Pacon for the first class dining room of the French ocean liner Normandie. For further reference on the Normandie, see lot 60.