LOT DETAILS

Materials:

lacquered wood fabric cane

Measurements:

38.00 in. (96.52 cm.) (height) by 78.50 in. (199.39 cm.) (width) by 37.50 in. (95.25 cm.) (width)

Condition:

Several notable areas of loss to lacquer coating throughout frame as shown in images online. One upper corner of backrest shows a one inch loss of material. Caning is original with no evidence of breaks or repairs noted. One armrest element shows minor separation to joinery of backrest while not effecting stability in use. Minor soiling to upholstery associated with use over time. Overall very good vintage condition.

Provenance:

Commissioned directly from the artist circa 1940 by Christian Berard | Private Collection Paris | Jean-Marcel Camard Paris | Private Collection Los Angeles | Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg New York <i>The French Eye</i> 25 April 2002 Lot 45 | Private Collection New York | Sothebyu2019s New York <i>20th Century Design</i> 31 March 2007 Lot 174 | Collection of Reed and Delphine Krakoff