Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

René Chavance, “Aménagements officiels et installations privées par Jean Royère,” Mobilier et Décoration, no. 7, 1951, p. 28
René Chavance, “Une visite à Jean Royère,” Mobilier et Décoration, no. 1, 1953, pp. 3 and 13
Colette Natal, “Les adolescents chez eux,” Le Décor d’aujourd’hui, no. 77, 1953, p. 142
Jean Royère: décorateur à Paris, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1999, p. 31
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Paris, 2002, p. 185
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds., Jean Royère: Volume I, Paris, 2012, pp. 78 and 80
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, eds. Jean Royère: Volume II, Paris, 2012, p. 30

Overall in very good condition. When viewed firsthand the sconce displays an elegant and sculptural presence enhanced by its bright brass body. The brass surface presents with some slight darkening throughout, concentrated to the arms and semi-circular base, consistent with age. Two arms present with an extremely thin indentation measuring approximately 2 ½ inches long on each arm, not affecting functionality. The underside of the socket knobs with small areas of discoloration on each arm measuring approximately ¼ inch wide. The semi-circular base with scattered minor areas of oxidation, consistent with age and not visually distracting. The shades were also professionally reproduced to match the original design and are in excellent condition, with a few minute brown dots concentrated to one shade and only visible upon close inspection. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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.
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