Lot 59
  • 59

Jean Prouvé

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description

  • Jean Prouvé
  • Dactylo BDM 41 metal desk
  • bent sheet steel, oak and lacquered stainless steel
Executed in 1946.

Literature

Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé Complete Works, Vol. 3: 1944-1954, Birkhäuser, Basel, 2005, pp. 178-179, another example illustrated
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2007, pp. 300, 338-339, another example illustrated

Condition

Some scratches, loss of wood to the table top, one drawer - the one with basculant and casier - possibly relacquered, a few scratches to the metal feet, scattered paint loss to the inside of the drawers, a few lines of red paint on the inside of the top drawer, drawers functional.
"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."