Dumont Family, France, 1958
Thence by descent

Madeleine Rolland, "Esoterisme des lignes," Mobilier et Décoration, no. 6, July 1960, p. 40 (for the present lot illustrated in the Dumont interior)
Jean Royère décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, p. 72 (for the present lot illustrated in the Dumont interior)
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, vol. II, p. 56

Overall very good condition. This set of dining chairs has been sensitively conserved by a professional conservator to ensure the original integrity of the materials have been maintained. The strict linear and graphic quality of the chairs’ wooden frames is contrasted by their plush seat upholstery, making them comfortable, functional and visually interesting. The wooden elements of each chair present with occasional extremely minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. One chair with two extremely minor hairlines to the proper right upper corner of the backrest, each measuring approximately 1.5 inches long, which appear to be inherent in the wood and pre-date the execution of these chairs. A second chair with a minute edge abrasion to the reverse side of the proper right upper corner of the backrest measuring approximately ⅛ x ⅛ inch, only visible upon close inspection. The same chair with a small area where the wood grain appears to have been filled in, likely before production, measuring approximately ¼ inch wide and not visually detractive. A third chair with two extremely small edge abrasions to the proper right back leg approximately 1 inch above the foot, each measuring approximately ⅛ inch high. Each seat has been reupholstered. An exceptionally well-maintained group of chairs with historic provenance.
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 set of chairs is documented in the Jean Royère Archives, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, tracing plan no. 10.725, ekatachrome no. 141 and photograph no. 1729.