Lot 166
  • 166

Jules Leleu

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Jules Leleu
  • Sofa
  • carved mahogany, Aubusson upholstery and nickel-plated bronze

Literature

Lucien Farnoux-Reynoud, "Leleu," Mobilier et Decoration, April 1937, p. 101 (for an example of this model with the exact Aubusson pattern upholstery)
Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, Paris, 1989, p. 92 (for a related suite of chairs with similar floral tapestry fabric)
Françoise Siriex, The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern World 1920-1973, New York, 2008, p. 64 (for a related sofa model with a more historical floral tapestry scheme)

Condition

Geneally very good overall condition. Wood surface is clean and sensitively refinished. There is some fading, soiling and snags to the original tapestry upholstery which is expected from age and use. The silvered finish to some of the tacks is crackling with some losses. The sabots have some rubbing and oxidization as expected from age and use.
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.