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Pierre Chareau
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Chareau
- MB 106 table, circa 1924
- honduran mahogany, amaranth and metal
- 55,1 x 61,5 x 38,5 cm ; 21 5/8 x 24 1/4 x 15 1/8 in.
Honduran mahogany, amaranth and metal
Branded PC on the underside
Branded PC on the underside
Literature
Edmond Fleg, "Nos décorateurs", Les Arts de la Maison, Winter 1924, p. 20
René Herbst, Un Inventeur, l'architecte Pierre Chareau, 1954, pp. 9, 20 and 25
Marc Vellay, Kenneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau architecte-meublier 1883-1950, Paris, 1984, pp. 118 and 279
Pierre Chareau architecte, un art intérieur, exhibition catalogue, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, November 3, 1993 - January 17, 1994, pp. 10, 39, 91, 101, 139, 170-173 and 175
Pierre Chareau, Modern Architecture and Design, exhibition catalogue, The Jewish Museum, New York, November 4, 2016 - March 26, 2017, pp. 45, 71, 115, 117 and 226
René Herbst, Un Inventeur, l'architecte Pierre Chareau, 1954, pp. 9, 20 and 25
Marc Vellay, Kenneth Frampton, Pierre Chareau architecte-meublier 1883-1950, Paris, 1984, pp. 118 and 279
Pierre Chareau architecte, un art intérieur, exhibition catalogue, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, November 3, 1993 - January 17, 1994, pp. 10, 39, 91, 101, 139, 170-173 and 175
Pierre Chareau, Modern Architecture and Design, exhibition catalogue, The Jewish Museum, New York, November 4, 2016 - March 26, 2017, pp. 45, 71, 115, 117 and 226
Condition
Good overall condition.
This lot has most likely been re-finished.
Minor discoloration throughout the tops.
Scattered shallow scratches, several more important ones on one corner of the largest table, and several scratches close to the edges of the smaller tables, resulting from the rubbing when opening and closing the table.
Several dents on the curved edge of the largest table. One dent of approximately 2cm with a scuff of 6cm of the and another of approximately 0,5 cm on the back of the largest table. Some very minor dents scattered on the three smallest table, all consistent with age and use.
"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."