Modern Art & Design, 3 Sessions: Fall 2020
Sat, Oct 10, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 194
Rare Serge Roche Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Serge Roche (French, 1898-1988)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: France; enameled wood, upholstery
Dimensions (H, W, D): arm: 41.5"h, 21.5"w, 21"d, 18.5" seat height; side: 41.5"h, 18"w, 18"d, 18.5" seat height
Additional Information: Set is comprised of two arm and eight side chairs. "It is the most beautiful achievement of my father," Serge Roche's son declared in 2012 of the set comprised of dining table, sideboard/commode and ten dining chairs (lots 192-194) made in the late 1940s for the apartment of French actor Martine Carol. Known for her film roles as a seductress and for her tumultuous off-screen life, Carol was part of Paris society of the time. As shared by the consignor, French celebrities Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and others would have eaten dinner at the table. Provenance: Residence of Martine Carol, Paris, France | Private Collection, Brittany, France | Private International Collection.
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very good, some scratches and loss to enamel, reupholstered, wear consistent with age and light use
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: France; enameled wood, upholstery
Dimensions (H, W, D): arm: 41.5"h, 21.5"w, 21"d, 18.5" seat height; side: 41.5"h, 18"w, 18"d, 18.5" seat height
Additional Information: Set is comprised of two arm and eight side chairs. "It is the most beautiful achievement of my father," Serge Roche's son declared in 2012 of the set comprised of dining table, sideboard/commode and ten dining chairs (lots 192-194) made in the late 1940s for the apartment of French actor Martine Carol. Known for her film roles as a seductress and for her tumultuous off-screen life, Carol was part of Paris society of the time. As shared by the consignor, French celebrities Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and others would have eaten dinner at the table. Provenance: Residence of Martine Carol, Paris, France | Private Collection, Brittany, France | Private International Collection.
Video preview available for all lots. Live or video walkthrough by appointment - email info@modernauctions.com. Thinking of selling? We are now accepting consignments for our February 2021 auction.
Condition
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