Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Galerie Vallois, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1996

Gaston Varenne, " L'Exposition des Arts Décoratifs," Art et Décoration, July 1925, p. 18
H.A. Martinie, "Le LVIIIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs," Art et Décoration, June 1928, p. 189
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann:  Master of Art Deco, New York, 1983, pp. 80, 90 and 246
Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall, eds., Ruhlmann:  Genius of Art Deco, Montreal, 2004, p. 31
Emmanuel Bréon, Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann:  Furniture, Paris, 2004, pp. 30-31 and 96-97
Florence Camard, Jacques Émile Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, pp. 90, 147, 329 and 474

Please note this lot was acquired from Galerie Vallois and is sold with a signed certificate of authenticity from Galerie Vallois. The metal frame of each is in good condition, showing gentle wear to finish, scattered minor discolorations consistent with the natural aging process of the metal and some light surface dirt. Both the surface dirt and discolorations are concentrated to the recessed portions of the vertical fluting of the decorative scheme. Each sconce is electrically stable and has been illuminated for the exhibition. The shades are later and are based on the lampshade design that would have appeared with these sconces at the time of the production. The shades with some light discoloration, minor fraying along the top aperture and some scattered small tears to the silk fabric throughout. These shades appear to have been used for many years and the fabric has become slightly fragile and therefore the resulting minor tears appear as a result of use and handling. Two of the tears to the fabric are visible in the catalogue illustration to the shade appearing the left of the photograph. The largest of these tears measures approximately one inch in the length.
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.

This lot is being sold with a letter of authenticity from Galerie Vallois.