JEAN-MICHEL FRANK | Pair of Armchairs

Private Collection, Buenos Aires, acquired directly from Comte, circa 1940s
Thence by descent to the present owner

Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, pp. 220-221
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 204
Jean-Michel Frank, exh. cat., Galerie Vallois, Paris, 2006, n.p.
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank: Un Décorateur dans le Paris des Années 30, Paris 2009, pp. 13 and 92
James Buresh, Jean-Michel Frank in Argentina, New York, 2010, p. 43

Overall in good condition. The leather is in well-preserved condition and has acquired a rich patina with age. The leather surfaces with some discoloration, minor surface scratches, rubbing, and wear mainly concentrated on the armrests and back rests, consistent with age and use. The chair illustrated in the left in the catalog presents with a small cut in the leather on the proper right armrest just below the upper edge measuring 1 ¼ inch, not visually distracting. The leather seams present with some slight loosening to the lacing, stable and not visually distracting. The iron surfaces present with some minor scuffs, very minor paint loss, surface scratches, and abrasions scattered throughout, consistent with age and use. An iconic example of the model with a beautifully aged leather surface.
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.

This lot is offered together with a certificate of authenticity from the Comité Jean-Michel Frank, Paris.