Robert Mallet-Stevens

Villa Cavrois, Croix, France
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1993

André Salomon, "Maison de M. C. à Croix," L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, vol. VIII, November 1932, pp. 9 and 19 (for period photographs showing the model in the Hall of the Villa Cavrois)
Robert Mallet-Stevens, Une Demeure 1934, Boulogne, 1934, n.p. (for views of the model in the Hall of the Villa Cavrois)
Robert Mallet Stevens: l’Œuvre Complète, exh. cat., Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2005, p. 155 (for a view of the model in the Hall of the Villa Cavrois)
Richard Klein, Robert Mallet-Stevens, La Villa Cavrois, Paris, 2005, pp. 28 and 139 (for the model in another view of the Hall)
Richard Klein, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Agir pour l'architecture moderne, Paris, 2014, p. 145 (for the model in other views of the Hall)

Overall in very good condition When viewed in person, the wood presents with greater color variation and figuring than in the catalogue illustration, with nuances of honey and dark brown. The wooden surfaces have been sensitively refinished and present with minor surface scratches, minor edge abrasions and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The lower portions of the legs with expected concentrated minor abrasions and light surface dirt. One armchair with minor old chips to the top inner edge of the proper right arm. One armchair with some evidences of a prior restoration to the front corners of the arms and to the proper left back which don’t affect the solidity of the piece. One other with evidence of sensitively undertaken restorations to the front and back corners of the proper right arm, which does not affect the solidity of the piece. The armchairs have been reupholstered and the upholstery is in very good condition with minor surface soiling consistent with age and very gentle use. A beautiful well maintained set with pure lines and historic provenance, very rare to appear on the market. -----
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.