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Jean Prouvé

Compass desk

Ateliers Jean Prouvé
France, 1953
oak, enameled steel, aluminum
55 w x 27.5 d x 28.5 h inches

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Estimate: $7,000–9,000
Result: $8,750

Literature: Jean Prouvé, Complete Works Volume 3: 1944-1954, Sulzer, ppg. 266-267 Jean Prouvé, Galerie Patrick Seguin and Sonnabend Gallery, ppg. 331, 350-353 illustrate variations


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Metal surfaces repainted over existing worn paint, showing old losses and wear underneath. Patina to pulls from use. Top shows light surface wear and was likely replaced at mid point of desk’s age. Lifting to edge veneer at right side (1.5”).

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Modern Design

23 March 2010
12:00pm cst