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MAISON JANSEN | Dressing table and armchair
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Dressing table and armchair
- Dressing table : 91,5 x 160 x 51,5 cm ; 36 x 63 x 20 1/4 in. ; Armchair : 85 x 51 x 45 cm ; 33 1/2 x 20 x 17 3/4 in.
- circa 1930
chromium plated metal, opaline glass, fabric upholstery
Provenance
Collection Gabrielle Chanel, La Pausa, France
Collection Emery and Wendy Reves, France
Acquired at auction by the present owner
Collection Emery and Wendy Reves, France
Acquired at auction by the present owner
Literature
Olivier Meslay & Martha MacLeoad, From Chanel to Reves, La Pausa and its Collections at the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, 2015, p. 14 for the amrchair in Gabrielle Chanel's bathroom circa 1930
Condition
Dressing table : Good overall condition. The metal presents with some surface scratches and a few scuffs. There is some light surface oxidation and some instances of pitting of oxidation, all consistent with age and use. The silvered metal structure holding the opaline top presents with wear to the silvering, not visually distracting. The opaline glass top presents with some light soiling with a few tiny stains and with a few small chips, mostly concentrated along the edges, the corners and some shallow ones around the screws holes. Armchair : Good overall condition. The metal presents with some surface scratches, tiny nicks and a few scuffs. The chrome finish presents with some rare instances of wear with some losses revealing the original colour of the metal underneath.There is some light surface oxidation and some instances of pitting of oxidation, more significant on the lower half of the armchair, all consistent with age and use. The fabric upholstery is in good overall condition with a few light stains and some wear along the corners.
"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."