Lot 34
  • 34

Jean Prouvé

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

  • Jean Prouvé
  • Amphitheatre Banquette
  • leatherette, oak and lacquered steel
Conceived in 1953.
Designed for the Faculté des Lettres, Université de Besançon, France.

Provenance

Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris

Literature

Edition Galerie Jousse Seguin - Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 1998, pp. 62-63, another model and Steph Simon prospectus illustrated
Penelope Rowlands, Compact Design Portfolio: Jean Prouvé, Chronicle Books, New York, 2002, pp. 50-51, two-seat model illustrated
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé Complete Works, Vol. 3: 1944-1954, Birkhäuser, Basel, 2005, p. 252, two-seat model illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin - Sonnabend Gallery, Jean Prouvé, New York, 2007, pp. 379, 398-399, two-seat model illustrated

Condition

The oak in original condition, scattered wear and chipping to the wood, oxidation and scratches to the painted metal. General wear and scratches to the edges of the seats, two new screws at the back of the right seat and an area of white stain on the right seat.
"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."

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