Live Auction 775920th Century Decorative Art & Design
Christie’s roundel
Lot 56

ALLEN JONES (B. 1937)

PROTOTYPE ODALISQUE BENCH, 1999

Closed27 October 2009

Price Realised

GBP 27,500

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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

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

Specialist note

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.