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René Prou
(French, 1889-1948)
Two Chairs, c. 1930Pierre Laborie-Labor Metal, France
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Sold
$12,000
Live Auction
Modern Design
Size
H 33 x W 23 x D 23 inches
Description
René Prou
(French, 1889-1948)
Two Chairs, c. 1930
Pierre Laborie-Labor Metal, France
Pierre Laborie-Labor Metal, France
enameled folded sheet steel, upholstery
H 33 x W 23 x D 23 inches
Condition
Seat height of first 18 inches.
Side Chair | H 33 x W 19 x D 20 inches
Overall good, attractive, structurally sound condition. The finish on each example shows various scattered losses present on both associated with age and regular use, in addition to various previous touch-ups. Some mild oxidation present on each example as well, particularly in areas of finish loss. Both the seat cushions appear to have been reupholstered within the past decade.
Side Chair | H 33 x W 19 x D 20 inches
Overall good, attractive, structurally sound condition. The finish on each example shows various scattered losses present on both associated with age and regular use, in addition to various previous touch-ups. Some mild oxidation present on each example as well, particularly in areas of finish loss. Both the seat cushions appear to have been reupholstered within the past decade.
Provenance
Literature:
Mateo Kries et al., Atlas of Furniture Design, Weil Am Rhein, 2019, p. 304
Pierre Kjellberg, Art Deco: Les maitres du mobilier, Paris, 2000, p. 190