ALLEN JONES (B. 1937)

PROTOTYPE ODALISQUE BENCH, 1999

Details

ALLEN JONES (B. 1937)
PROTOTYPE ODALISQUE BENCH, 1999
one of two prototypes produced by Simongavina, solid oak
41¾ in. (106 cm.) high; 54 in. (137 cm.) wide; 36¼ in. (92 cm.) deep

Provenance

20th Century Decorative Art & Design, Christie's London, 3 October 2007, lot 220

Literature

Peter & Charlotte Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 1997, p. 591 (variations illustrated)

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Lot Essay

This lot is accompanied by correspondence between a previous owner and Gavina, confirming this chair's status as one of two prototypes. Both prototypes were produced at San Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna, and the second prototype remains with the Gavina Museum.

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