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Jean PROUVÉ (1901–1984)
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Jean PROUVÉ (1901–1984)
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Estimate €12,000 - €15,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jean PROUVÉ (1901–1984)
"Métropole 306"
Designed in 1950
"Standard" chair in folded steel sheets, lacquered in Van Dyck brown.
Seat and backrest upholstered in beige leatherette.
79 x 42 x 47 cm
(signs of wear)
A “Métropole 306” chair in “Van Dyck brown” lacquered folded steel sheet, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1950. Seat and back covered in beige leatherette.
31.1 x 16.5 x 18.5 inches
(scratches from use)
Bibliography:
- Galerie Patrick Seguin: “Jean Prouvé”, Volume 1, Paris, 2017, model (305 with alternative lacquer finish) reproduced on pages 69–70, 116, 143, 185, 193, 196, 199–200, 203–204 and 208.
- Galerie Patrick Seguin: “Jean Prouvé”, Volume 2, Paris, 2017, model (305 with lacquer variant) reproduced on pages 234 and 266–269.
- “Connaissance des Arts”, special edition no. 166: “Jean Prouvé”, model (305 with alternative lacquer finish) reproduced on pages 3, 19 and 21.
- Raymond Guidot and Alain Guiheux: “Jean Prouvé constructeur”, published by the Centre Pompidou, 1990, model (305 with lacquer variant) reproduced on pages 116 and 184.
, - *Le Décor d’Aujourd’hui*, no. 106, September 1956, reproduction of several “305” chairs at the Nançay Radio Astronomy Centre on page 366.
- *Le Décor d’Aujourd’hui*, no. 64, July 1951, reproduction of a “305” chair at the 9th Milan Triennale, page 21.
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About the sale
Masters VI – 20th-Century Decorative Arts
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
YANN GIRAULT
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