JEAN-MICHEL FRANK | Pair of Floor Lamps

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

Mo Amelia Teitelbaum, The Stylemakers: Minimalism and Classic-Modernism, 1915-45, New York, 2010, p. 225 (for a period illustration of the model)

Overall in very good condition. The painted metal surfaces present with occasional minute surface abrasions and very minor paint losses, consistent with age and gentle handling. The shades present with occasional surface wear and discolorations, not visually distracting. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician. The present model of tripod floor lamps presents minimalistic, exquisitely proportioned and clean design that perfectly fits within the pioneering oeuvre of Jean-Michel Frank.
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This lot is offered together with a certificate of authenticity from the Comité Jean-Michel Frank, Paris.