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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- "Dactylo" Desk from the Société Nancéinne de Crédit Industriel, Nancy, France
- oak and enameled steel
Provenance
Phillips, de Pury & Company New York, December 14, 2004, lot 149
Literature
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, vol. 2, pp. 330, 336
Condition
Overall very good original condition. The legs with scattered losses to paint concentrated to the lower portion of the feet, which reveal the exposed gray metal. The wooden top of the desk with scattered minor nicks, dings and scratches consistent with age and use. With original finish and superb patina.
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.