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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
06/11/2026 à 14h00
Pictures credits:
YANN GIRAULT
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