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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Marcoule Bench with Astro Boy Sculpture
- bench: oak and blue lacquered bent sheet steel and steel tube
Astro Boy: painted resin
Bench: Executed in 1955 for equipping the dining room in the Atomic Studies Centre in Marcoule, France.
Astro Boy: inscribed ©Tezuka Productions, ATS to the underside.
Astro Boy: inscribed ©Tezuka Productions, ATS to the underside.
Literature
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé Complete Works, Vol. 3: 1944-1954, Birkhäuser, Basel, 2004, p. 272, another example illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, pp. 317, 328-329, another example illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin - Sonnabend Gallery, Jean Prouvé, New York, 2007, p. 202, illustrated
NIGO®, Atelier by NIGO®, Casa Brutus, Tokyo, 2012, pp. 14-15, the bench illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, pp. 317, 328-329, another example illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin - Sonnabend Gallery, Jean Prouvé, New York, 2007, p. 202, illustrated
NIGO®, Atelier by NIGO®, Casa Brutus, Tokyo, 2012, pp. 14-15, the bench illustrated
Condition
Bench: natural cracks in the wood, a few scratches and cuts on the seat, chipping to the far right corner of the seat. Scattered scratches and paint loss to the metal legs, a spec of white stain at the top edge of reverse of the seatback. Generally in good condition.
Astro Boy: in very good condition, with scattered rubbing marks, and light scuffs.
"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."