JEAN ROYÈRE (1902-1981) - Lot 65

JEAN ROYÈRE (1902-1981) Pair of "Écusson" chairs, model created circa 1937, varnished ash structure, tapered front legs, flattened tapered rear legs. Trapezoidal seat and escutcheon back upholstered in used floral fabric. Bleached varnish. An "Ecusson" chairs, model created around 1937, varnished ashwood structure, tapered front legs, flat tapered back legs. Trapezoid seat and escutcheon back upholstered in used floral fabric. Bleached varnish. H 79 x L 42 x P 50 cm - H 31 1/8 x W 16 1/2 x D 19 3/4 in. PROVENANCE : Ordered in 1956 and delivered in 1957 to decorate a Paris apartment. Original estimate and invoice. Since remained in the family of the commissioners. Ordered in 1956 and delivered in 1957 to decorate a Paris flat. Original estimate and invoice. Since then, they have remained in the family of the commissioners. Bibliography : - Collectif, Jean Royère, Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Turin, 2012, model of bridge chair reproduced vol. 2, p. 53. - Collective, Jean Royère, Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Italy, 2022, model to be compared with those reproduced on pp. 39, 73, 108.