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JEAN-MICHEL FRANK | Pair of stools
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Michel Frank
- Pair of stools
- Manufactured by Comte, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 47 x 50,2 x 37,9 cm ; 18 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 15 in.
- circa 1939
gilt patinated iron and leather seat
Provenance
Private collection, Italy
Literature
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 198 and p. 215 for a related example
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 355 for a related example
Jean-Michel Frank, un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint-Laurent, Paris, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, p. 64 for a related example
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 355 for a related example
Jean-Michel Frank, un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint-Laurent, Paris, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, p. 64 for a related example
Condition
Good overall condition. The gilt patinated iron presents with scattered wear and abrasion to the gilding, partially revealing the red sublayer, visible on the catalogue illustration. There are some tiny nicks scattered, not visually distracting. The leather seat present with rare light scratches and a few very rare scuffs. One seat presents with a more visible scuff mark on approximately 5 cm.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This lot is sold with a a certificate from the Jean-Michel Frank Committee.