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JEAN PROUVÉ | Bed for Lycée Fabert, Metz, France, Model No. 102
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- In the Style of Jean Prouvé
- Bed for Lycée Fabert, Metz, France, Model No. 102
- enameled steel, oak, fabric upholstery
- 25 1/2 x 92 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (64.8 x 235 x 92.1 cm)
- circa 1936
Provenance
Lycée Fabert, Metz
Gallery 1950, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1990
Gallery 1950, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1990
Literature
Galeries Jousse Seguin and Galerie Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 1998, p. 124
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Œuvre Complète, Volume 2: 1934–1944, Basel, 2000, pp. 110 (for a sketch of the model) and 111 (for the model in situ at Lycée Fabert)
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Volume 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 354 and 361
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Œuvre Complète, Volume 2: 1934–1944, Basel, 2000, pp. 110 (for a sketch of the model) and 111 (for the model in situ at Lycée Fabert)
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Volume 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 354 and 361
Condition
Overall in good, age-appropriate condition. The original enamel presents with scattered scuffs, scratches, and signs of oxidation to its surface, all consistent with age and use. Flaking to paint is especially concentrated to the bed's feet as well as on lower ends of the front and back sides, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Small dent in metal frame on one side, not visually distracting. The original wooden panels present with scattered scratches throughout, as well as surface soiling and isolated areas of nicks and chips, further emphasizing its 1936 execution date. The fabric cover is newer and in very good condition, with minor traces of wear. A wooden board was later attached to the bed frame, ensuring its stability and not visible when the mattress is in place. An iconic early piece by the designer.
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.