Jean-Charles Moreux

Private Collection, Paris
Galerie Mandalian Paillard, Paris

Susan Day, Jean Charles Moreux: Architecte Décorateur Paysagiste, 1999, p. 223 (for a related example)

Overall in good condition. The painted wood surfaces present with some soiling, scratches, rubbing and discoloration, and minor losses to the paint throughout as visible in the catalogue illustration. The outer side of the front proper right foot with a loss to the paint measuring approximately 5/8 x 1 inch. The outer facing side of the rear proper right foot with remnants of two white adhesive stickers, the larger measuring approximately ½ x 1 ¼ inch, as well as a loss to the paint measuring approximately 1 ½ x 1 inch. The rear proper left foot with a loss to the paint measuring approximately ¾ x ½ inch. The sofa has been reupholstered at some point, the fabric is in good, clean condition with some very minor scattered instances of discoloration. The lot is offered together with the five throw pillows as visible in the catalogue illustration. The pillows in overall very good condition with some minor areas of fading and discoloration throughout; one of the pillows with An elegant work by Jean-Charles Moreux that presents very well overall.
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.