JEAN ROYÈRE (1902-1981) - Lot 68

JEAN ROYÈRE (1902-1981) Pair of "Écusson" chairs, model created around 1950, varnished ash structure, tapered front legs, flattened tapered rear legs. Trapezoidal seat and escutcheon back covered with orange velvet. Bleached varnish. A pair of "Écusson" chairs, designed around 1950, varnished ash wood frame, tapered front legs, flat tapered back legs. Trapezoid seat and escutcheon back covered in orange velvet. 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.