Details

Provenance

Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris

Literature

Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944-1954 , Basel, 2005, cat. nos. 1242.3 and 1243.3 (for a similar model) Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé , Paris, 2007, vol. 2, pp. 406, 430-431 Jean Prouvé:  The Poetics of the Technical Object, Milan, 2007, p. 312 Condition Overall very good condition. The legs of the table appear to have been re-painted at some point. With minor surface scratches to the lower portion of the painted legs, likely the result of use. The laminate top of the table with a few minor surface scratches and minor losses at edges, as expected with use. There is some minor appearance of stripes to the laminate surface which extends down the length of the table. These are minor and likely the natural aging process of the laminate. 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.

Catalog summary

Jean Prouvé "Compas" Dining Table, Model 512 laminated wood and lacquered metal Provenance Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris Literature Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Oeuvre Complète/Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944-1954 , Basel, 2005, cat. nos. 1242.3 and 1243.3 (for a similar model) Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé , Paris, 2007, vol. 2, pp. 406, 430-431 Jean Prouvé:  The Poetics of the Technical Object, Milan, 2007, p. 312 Condition Overall very good condition. The legs of the table appear to have been re-painted at some point. With minor surface scratches to the lower portion of the painted legs, likely the result of use. The laminate top of the table with a few minor surface scratches and minor losses at edges, as expected with use. There is some minor appearance of stripes to the laminate surface which extends down the length of the table. These are minor and likely the natural aging process of the laminate. 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.