Charles and Ray Eames

produced by Herman Miller
ebonised plywood, canvas

Galerie Downtown, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002

The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalogue, 1948, p. 66 for a relatable example
Yvon Brunhammer and Guillemette Delaporte, Les styles des années 30 à 50, Paris, 1987, p. 119, no. 3 for a relatable example
Alexander von Vegesack, et al., 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum Collection, exh. cat., Weil am Rhein, 1996, pp. 146-147 for a relatable example

Overall good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The painted wood with scattered minor scuffs, surface scratches, and general signs of wear throughout, but largely concentrated to the lower half of the screen, some revealing the wood beneath. The longest scratch on one end panel, running vertically and approximately 15 cm. The top edge of one panel with a small loss to outer corner, and a small loss to ply on the inside corner. This panel with white scuff marks to the outer side edge. Presents well overall.
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The offered lot appears to be a custom made screen, a variation of the more commonly known 6,8 and 10 panel models.