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Lot 91
  • 91

Charlotte Perriand

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Charlotte Perriand
  • Desk and Chair from the Hôtel du Doron, Méribel-les-Allues, France
  • oak and rush

Provenance

Wright Chicago, September 25, 2005, lot 169

Literature

Boris Lacroix, "Mobiliers et Ensembles de Vacances," Art et Décoration, no. 9, 1948, p. 5 
Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand:  An Art of Living, New York,▨ 𒉰2003, p. 217 (for a similar wall-mounted desk from the Hôtel du Doron)

Condition

Overall very good original condition. The desk with minor nicks, scratches, abrasions and minor losses to finish as expected with age use. The top with some small black lines of discoloration. One area of infill to the top edge above the shelf element measuring two inches. The leg with expected nicks, scratches and scuffs and with some discoloration to the lower portion. There is an area of infill on this leg approximately 2 inches below the top. With minor white paint residue on the edge adjacent to the wall. The chair with more rubbing and losses to the finish. Surface scratches, discoloration, scuffs and darkening to the lower portion of the felt. Some minor wear and discoloration to the rush seat.
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.