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Jean Prouvé
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Jean Prouvé
- Banquette No.356
- white lacquered steel tube, steel sheet and red leather cushions
Executed in 1954 for the Cité Universitaire, Antony, France.
Provenance
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris
Literature
Edition Galerie Jousse Seguin - Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé , Paris, 1998, p. 60, another example illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, p. 317, another example illustrated
NIGO®, Atelier by NIGO®, Casa Brutus, Tokyo, 2012, p. 13, illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, p. 317, another example illustrated
NIGO®, Atelier by NIGO®, Casa Brutus, Tokyo, 2012, p. 13, illustrated
Condition
The work is in good condition. Re-lacquered, but likely done quite some time ago. Scattered paint loss and oxidation to the metal frame, new screws, re-upholstered red leather, with a few small scratches to the leather, mostly on the top edge of the seat back, some on the side of the seat back.
"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."