Paul Iribe

Anne-Sophie Duval, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1992

Raymond Bachollet, Daniel Bordet and Anne-Claude Lelieur, Paul Iribe, Paris, 1982, p. 118, no. 203

Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the ebony displays subtle figuring with delicate variations in tonality. The wooden surfaces have been very sensitively refinished at some point in the history of the piece and present with very shallow surface scratches, edge abrasions and minor surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. A few minor irregularities and very minor lifting to the veneer, consistent with the natural ageing of the wood. The lower edge of the backrest with a few minor scratches. The armchair has been reupholstered in a simple fabric which does not distract from the elegant design of the chair and is in very good condition with minor surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. A stylish and extremely rare work by Paul Iribe in beautiful condition. -----
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