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Jean Royère
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- Pair of "Ambassador" Armchairs
- painted wood and velvet upholstery
Provenance
Delorenzo Gallery, New York
Wolfgang Joop, New York
Sotheby's New York, Property from the Collection of Wolfgang Joop, December 12, 2003, lots 381 and 382
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Wolfgang Joop, New York
Sotheby's New York, Property from the Collection of Wolfgang Joop, December 12, 2003, lots 381 and 382
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Le Décor d’Aujourd’hui, no. 54, 1950, p. 47
Axel de Heeckeren, Jean Royère, exh. cat., Paris, 1985, pls. 37 and 50
Axel de Favardin, Le Style 50, Un Moment de l’Art Français, Brussels, 1987, pp. 47 and 53
Yvonne Brunhammer and Guillemette Delaporte, Les Styles des Années 30 à 50, Paris, 1987, p. 103
Jean Royère: décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, 1999, pp. 40, 76 and 110
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 43
Galerie Jacques Lacoste & Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds., Jean Royère, Vol. 1, Paris, 2012, pp. 39-40, 176-181 and 286
Galerie Jacques Lacoste & Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds., Jean Royère, Vol. 2, Paris, 2012, pp. 47-49
Axel de Heeckeren, Jean Royère, exh. cat., Paris, 1985, pls. 37 and 50
Axel de Favardin, Le Style 50, Un Moment de l’Art Français, Brussels, 1987, pp. 47 and 53
Yvonne Brunhammer and Guillemette Delaporte, Les Styles des Années 30 à 50, Paris, 1987, p. 103
Jean Royère: décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, 1999, pp. 40, 76 and 110
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 43
Galerie Jacques Lacoste & Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds., Jean Royère, Vol. 1, Paris, 2012, pp. 39-40, 176-181 and 286
Galerie Jacques Lacoste & Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds., Jean Royère, Vol. 2, Paris, 2012, pp. 47-49
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The armchairs have recently been reupholstered in an elegant, light grey velvet which is in excellent, new condition. The paint of the legs appears to be original. The legs with some wear, a few surface scratches, minor nicks and small paint losses consistent with age and gentle use. Two sculptural armchairs which display modern, elegant and comfortable lines.
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.
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.