Michel Boyer

Jousse Entreprise, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2013

Les Assises du Siège Contemporain, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1968, p. 39
Anne Fourny, "Un événement dans le mobilier contemporain, l'acier inoxydable," Plaisir de France, January 1969, p. 49, no. 10
Francis Spar, Décoration Tradition et Renouveau, Paris, 1973, pp. 164 and 193
Anne Bony, Furniture & Interiors of the 1970s, Paris, 2005, p. 169

Overall in good condition. The metal surfaces with some faint scratches, as well as minor pitting and oxidation throughout, as is consistent with age. The leather cushion appears original and presents with faint surface scratches, surface soiling to recessed areas of the stitching, and minor rubbing and wear along the seams and edges, all of which is consistent with age and use. The underside of the leather cushion with some minor areas of discoloration as well as a minor, repairable tear in the muslin under fabric (approx. 10 in.). A very dynamic design that epitomizes the design innovations with industrial steel in the late 1960s.
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.
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