JEAN PROUVÉ | Standard BS desk

oak and lacquered metal

Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé, Oeuvre complète, Volume 2 : 1934-1944, Basel, 2000, pp. 288-289
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Vol. 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 330 and 334-335
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 2017, pp. 188-192

FR : Etat d'usage. Le chêne présente des rayures, égratignures, enfoncements et éclats épars, cohérents avec l'âge et l'utilisation. De nombreux enfoncements et éclats ont précédemment été restaurés. Il y a quelques soulèvement de placage et des éclats de placage plus visible le long des arêtes et sur le plateau. Le plus grand éclat est situé le long du rebord du plateau et mesure environ 30 cm. Le chêne présente des décolorations et des tâches. Les éléments en métal semblent avoir été repeints à une date ultérieure. La peinture présente les rayures, égratignures et éclats habituels, certains révélant le métal en-dessous, comme partiellement visible sur l'illustration du catalogue. L'intérieur des tiroirs présente des tâches (principalement des tâches d'encre). //// EN : Fair overall condition, consistent with age and use. The oak presents with the usual scratches, scuffs, dents and chips scattered. Multiple dents and chips have been previously restored. There are a few upliftings of oak veneer and some more visible losses of veneer along the edges and on the top. The longest loss of veneer is on approximately 30 cm on the edge of the top. The oak presents with instances of discoloration and with some instances of staining. The metal elements appear to have been re-painted at later date. The paint presents with scattered scratches, scuffs and chips, some of them revealing the colour of the metal underneath, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The inside of the drawers are soiled (mostly with ink).
"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."